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
Air temp
68°F
L:67H:76
Feels like 70°
Wind
NE
10
MPH
Gentle breeze18 mph gusts
Air Pressure
1017mb
Normal
Visibility
8.1 mi
Clear
1 Active Notice
Tue 6:00 AM → Tue 8:00 PM EDT
WHAT
Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected along the coastal Pender, New Hanover, and Georgetown County beaches.
WHERE
In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
WHEN
From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening.
IMPACTS
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
Recommendations
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
