For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. Strong North to South longshore currents expected.
WHERE
In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning 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 6:00 AM → Wed 8:00 PM EDT
WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. Strong North to South longshore currents expected.
WHERE
In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning 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.
