Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

South Island, SC ∙ Myrtle Beach, SC ∙ Surf City, NC ∙ Socastee, SC ∙ Atlantic Beach, SC ∙ Myrtle Grove, NC ∙ Winyah Bay, SC ∙ Myrtle Beach AFB, SC ∙ Topsail Beach, NC ∙ Murrells Inlet, SC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 749 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south 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 Wednesday through Wednesday 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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