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
57°F
L:46H:64
Feels like 49°
Wind
NE
16
MPH
Moderate breeze25 mph gusts
Air Pressure
1027mb
High
Visibility
20+ mi
Perfectly clear
1 Active Notice
Wed 11:07 AM → Wed 8:00 PM EDT
WHAT
Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents.
WHERE
Coastal Horry County.
WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT this 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.