Note: The interval shown is High/Low only. The solid orange line is a curve fit between high and low values and approximates the segments between.
Satellite Observations
·~5mi resolution
Times in Eastern Daylight Time
Water level
2.93 ft
above MLLW
+6
+4
+2
0
-2
+2.93
2 Active Notices
Wed 6:46 AM → Thu 6:00 PM EDT
WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. A strong north to south longshore current is also expected.
WHERE
In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
IMPACTS
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Recommendations
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Wed 6:46 AM → Wed 8:00 PM EDT
WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. A strong north to south longshore current is also expected.
WHERE
In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
IMPACTS
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Recommendations
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
