Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 20 at 2:14AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 19, 2026 - 11:14pm
Expires:
October 20, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
6 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...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this
morning. 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal New Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov