Surf Report - Wilmington NC
Good morning, this is your surf zone forecast for the North Carolina and South Carolina coast, issued at 3:53 AM on Monday, May 4th, 2026. Today is shaping up to be a fantastic beach day across the entire region. Expect sunny skies with highs in the lower 70s. Winds will start light from the southwest around 5 miles per hour, then shift south and increase to about 15 miles per hour this afternoon. The water temperature sits in the mid 60s, so you might want to grab a light wetsuit if you're sensitive to cooler water. Surf conditions will be modest with heights ranging from 1 to 2 feet across most beaches. Rip current risk is low, though remember that life-threatening rip currents can still form near groins, jetties, and piers. There's a moderate south-to-north longshore current developing in the Pender and Georgetown areas, so keep that in mind when planning your beach time. The UV index is very high today, so don't forget that sunscreen. No thunderstorms are expected, and waterspout risk is nonexistent. Moving into Tuesday, conditions remain excellent. Another sunny day with highs again in the lower 70s and light south winds between 5 and 10 miles per hour. Surf heights hold steady at 1 to 2 feet with low rip current risk throughout. Waterspout risk ticks up slightly to low across most areas, but thunderstorm potential remains none. A moderate longshore current continues in the northern zones. Now looking ahead to the extended outlook, Wednesday shapes up nice with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s. South winds around 10 to 15 miles per hour will keep conditions pleasant. Surf heights bump up slightly to 1 to 3 feet in some areas. Rip current risk stays low, making it another good beach day. But here's where things get interesting. Thursday brings a significant change to the pattern. A system moves in with mostly cloudy skies, showers becoming likely, and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Surf heights increase noticeably to 2 to 5 feet depending on your location, with the highest waves expected down in the Brunswick County area. This is important: rip current risk escalates to moderate in most zones, and jumps to high in the Brunswick area. If you're heading to the beach Thursday, exercise extra caution in the water. Winds shift to the southwest around 15 to 20 miles per hour, and highs will be in the mid 70s. Friday the system moves offshore and conditions gradually improve. Partly sunny skies develop with a chance of lingering showers, especially early. Highs drop to the mid to upper 60s with northeast winds around 10 miles per hour. Surf heights decrease to 1 to 3 feet, and rip current risk returns to low across the board. Bottom line: make the most of your Monday and Tuesday because the beach will be beautiful. Wednesday stays nice before Thursday brings rougher conditions and increased hazards. By Friday we're looking at improving trends. Be smart out there, respect the water, and have a great week at the beach. F This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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