Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 18 at 1:58PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 10:58am
Expires:
October 19, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong north to south
longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip
currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon
to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
Area Description:
Coastal New Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov