North Carolina - United States   2026-05-07   Thursday   34.06N, -77.89W

Sea Breeze

North Carolina - United States
2026-05-07

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 7 at 2:35AM EDT until May 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Issue date: 2026-05-07T06:35+00:00

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * 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 this morning through 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.