The Bite

Fishing reports and current coastal advisories

Check official coastal hazards before going out

Offshore buoy wave heights are not breaking surf heights at the beach. Advisories and road conditions can change between updates. Use the current NWS forecast and local road authorities for decisions.

National Weather Service marine forecasts

Avon Fishing Pier: CLOSED — structural damage

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A firsthand viewer reports the middle section is gone as heavy surf continues. The pier operator confirms overnight damage and says the full extent cannot be safely assessed until the ocean calms. Do not enter the pier.

Daily Marine & Weather Conditions

Latest available observations and NWS advisories. Check the issue time and official forecast.

Masonboro Inlet

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:30 PM EDT

Clear

Air:75°F

Buoy water:76°F

14 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 5.9 ft — buoy 41110, 6 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8658145 (3 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:31 AM (0.378ft), High 8:50 AM (5.017ft), Low 3:05 PM (0.593ft), High 9:03 PM (4.331ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41110. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Outer Banks - Nags Head Beach

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:30 PM EDT

Partly Cloudy

Air:75°F

Buoy water:71°F

Offshore buoy: 7.5 ft — buoy 44086, 12 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8652226 (4 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:09 AM (0.385ft), High 8:25 AM (4.583ft), Low 2:50 PM (0.592ft), High 8:39 PM (3.733ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 44086. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Carolina Beach Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Partly Cloudy and Windy

Air:75°F

Buoy water:76°F

27 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 5.9 ft — buoy 41110, 13 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8658559 (0 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:07 AM (0.162ft), High 8:37 AM (5.623ft), Low 2:51 PM (0.226ft), High 8:56 PM (4.546ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41038. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Wrightsville Beach Surf Zone

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:30 PM EDT

Clear

Air:75°F

Buoy water:76°F

14 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 5.9 ft — buoy 41110, 6 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8658163 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:09 AM (0.185ft), High 8:17 AM (5.421ft), Low 2:42 PM (0.329ft), High 8:32 PM (4.56ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41110. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Myrtle Beach Pier Area

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Mostly Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 8.2 ft — buoy 41013, 67 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:20:00.000Z

NOAA station 8660854 (3 miles away), Eastern time: Low 7:03 AM (0.291ft), High 12:02 PM (2.296ft), Low 7:38 PM (0.41ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Pawleys Island Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Partly Cloudy

Air:68°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 6.9 ft — buoy 41004, 64 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:20:00.000Z

NOAA station 8662006 (0 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:22 AM (0.236ft), High 8:33 AM (6.248ft), Low 2:50 PM (0.152ft), High 8:46 PM (5.256ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Springmaid Pier (Myrtle Beach)

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Mostly Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 8.2 ft — buoy 41013, 69 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:20:00.000Z

NOAA station 8661070 (0 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:17 AM (0.309ft), High 8:29 AM (6.452ft), Low 2:47 PM (0.457ft), High 8:39 PM (5.546ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Folly Beach - The Washout

2026-10-11Oct 11, 5:45 PM EDT

Cloudy

Air:72°F

Buoy water:78°F

0 mph N

Offshore buoy: 5.6 ft — buoy 41076, 18 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T21:45:00.000Z

NOAA station 8666652 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:42 AM (0.311ft), High 9:27 AM (6.625ft), Low 3:17 PM (0.438ft), High 9:33 PM (5.867ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41076. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 4:28PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Surfside Beach Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Mostly Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

NOAA station 8661437 (3 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:14 AM (0.219ft), High 8:31 AM (6.291ft), Low 2:51 PM (0.48ft), High 8:46 PM (5.459ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Garden City Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Mostly Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

NOAA station 8661437 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:14 AM (0.219ft), High 8:31 AM (6.291ft), Low 2:51 PM (0.48ft), High 8:46 PM (5.459ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Small Craft Advisory issued October 11 at 2:33PM EDT until October 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Cherry Grove Pier (North Myrtle Beach)

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 5.9 ft — buoy 41110, 56 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8660266 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:10 AM (0.278ft), High 8:23 AM (6.387ft), Low 2:40 PM (0.412ft), High 8:33 PM (5.49ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Sunset Beach Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 5.9 ft — buoy 41110, 49 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8659899 (0 miles away), Eastern time: Low 3:13 AM (0.259ft), High 9:03 AM (6.065ft), Low 3:43 PM (0.384ft), High 9:13 PM (5.213ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

The High Surf Advisory has been cancelled.

Apache Pier (Myrtle Beach)

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 8.2 ft — buoy 41013, 62 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:20:00.000Z

NOAA station 8660642 (3 miles away), Eastern time: Low 5:57 AM (0.275ft), High 11:21 AM (2.361ft), Low 6:32 PM (0.387ft), High 11:27 PM (2.091ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Small Craft Advisory issued October 11 at 2:33PM EDT until October 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Pier 14 (Myrtle Beach)

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Mostly Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 8.2 ft — buoy 41013, 67 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:20:00.000Z

NOAA station 8660854 (3 miles away), Eastern time: Low 7:03 AM (0.291ft), High 12:02 PM (2.296ft), Low 7:38 PM (0.41ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Second Avenue Pier (Myrtle Beach)

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Mostly Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 8.2 ft — buoy 41013, 67 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:20:00.000Z

NOAA station 8660854 (3 miles away), Eastern time: Low 7:03 AM (0.291ft), High 12:02 PM (2.296ft), Low 7:38 PM (0.41ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Johnnie Mercer's Pier (Wrightsville Beach)

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:30 PM EDT

Clear

Air:75°F

Buoy water:76°F

14 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 5.9 ft — buoy 41110, 7 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8658163 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:09 AM (0.185ft), High 8:17 AM (5.421ft), Low 2:42 PM (0.329ft), High 8:32 PM (4.56ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41110. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Kure Beach Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Partly Cloudy and Windy

Air:75°F

Buoy water:76°F

27 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 5.9 ft — buoy 41110, 15 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8658559 (2 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:07 AM (0.162ft), High 8:37 AM (5.623ft), Low 2:51 PM (0.226ft), High 8:56 PM (4.546ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41038. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Small Craft Advisory issued October 11 at 2:33PM EDT until October 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Ocean Isle Beach Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 5.9 ft — buoy 41110, 44 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8659665 (3 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:34 AM (0.174ft), High 8:47 AM (5.373ft), Low 3:08 PM (0.443ft), High 8:58 PM (4.621ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

The High Surf Advisory has been cancelled.

Holden Beach Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Partly Cloudy and Windy

Air:75°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 5.9 ft — buoy 41110, 36 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8659414 (4 miles away), Eastern time: Low 3:24 AM (0.412ft), High 9:31 AM (4.909ft), Low 4:06 PM (0.571ft), High 9:44 PM (4.056ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

The High Surf Advisory has been cancelled.

Topsail Beach Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:30 PM EDT

Clear

Air:75°F

Buoy water:76°F

14 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 5.9 ft — buoy 41110, 16 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8657813 (4 miles away), Eastern time: Low 3:16 AM (0.448ft), High 9:14 AM (4.43ft), Low 3:52 PM (0.681ft), High 9:30 PM (3.775ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41110. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Oceanana Pier (Atlantic Beach)

2026-10-11Oct 11, 5:26 PM EDT

Clear

Air:77°F

Buoy water:79°F

13 mph S

Offshore buoy: 7.5 ft — buoy 41159, 36 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T21:26:00.000Z

NOAA station 8656590 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 1:54 AM (0.059ft), High 8:13 AM (4.781ft), Low 2:32 PM (0.195ft), High 8:27 PM (3.918ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41159. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Frisco Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:26 PM EDT

Light Rain and Fog/Mist

Air:79°F

Buoy water:79°F

21 mph S

Offshore buoy: 7.5 ft — buoy 41120, 19 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:26:00.000Z

NOAA station 8654400 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 1:57 AM (0.13ft), High 8:19 AM (4.016ft), Low 2:41 PM (0.181ft), High 8:38 PM (3.247ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41120. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

High Surf Advisory issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Bogue Inlet Pier (Emerald Isle)

2026-10-11Oct 11, 5:26 PM EDT

Clear

Air:77°F

Buoy water:79°F

13 mph S

Offshore buoy: 7.5 ft — buoy 41159, 32 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T21:26:00.000Z

NOAA station TEC2837 (3 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:12 AM (0.108ft), High 8:32 AM (2.932ft), Low 2:56 PM (0.15ft), High 8:51 PM (2.371ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41159. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Rodanthe Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:26 PM EDT

Partly Cloudy

Air:75°F

Buoy water:73°F

Offshore buoy: 6.9 ft — buoy 44095, 13 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:26:00.000Z

NOAA station 8653215 (0 miles away), Eastern time: Low 6:10 AM (0.517ft), High 11:33 AM (0.888ft), Low 5:50 PM (0.509ft), High 11:42 PM (0.892ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 44095. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

High Surf Advisory issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Surf City Ocean Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:30 PM EDT

Buoy water:76°F

Offshore buoy: 5.9 ft — buoy 41110, 22 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8657419 (3 miles away), Eastern time: Low 1:56 AM (0.173ft), High 8:22 AM (5.623ft), Low 2:40 PM (0.241ft), High 8:41 PM (4.546ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41110. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Avon Fishing Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:26 PM EDT

Light Rain and Fog/Mist

Air:79°F

Buoy water:79°F

21 mph S

Offshore buoy: 7.5 ft — buoy 41120, 14 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:26:00.000Z

NOAA station 8653951 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 5:42 AM (0.076ft), High 11:47 AM (0.477ft), Low 5:57 PM (0.169ft), High 11:46 PM (0.483ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41120. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

High Surf Advisory issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Sullivan's Island Fishing Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Cloudy

Air:72°F

Buoy water:77°F

16 mph W

Offshore buoy: 5.6 ft — buoy 41076, 19 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T21:45:00.000Z

NOAA station TEC3047 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:33 AM (0.327ft), High 8:58 AM (6.494ft), Low 3:08 PM (0.461ft), High 9:04 PM (5.751ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41029. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 4:28PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Jennette's Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:30 PM EDT

Partly Cloudy

Air:75°F

Buoy water:71°F

Offshore buoy: 7.5 ft — buoy 44086, 12 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8652226 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:09 AM (0.385ft), High 8:25 AM (4.583ft), Low 2:50 PM (0.592ft), High 8:39 PM (3.733ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 44086. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Small Craft Advisory issued October 11 at 12:01PM EDT until October 12 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Isle of Palms County Park Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Cloudy

Air:72°F

Buoy water:77°F

16 mph W

Offshore buoy: 5.6 ft — buoy 41076, 19 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T21:45:00.000Z

NOAA station 8665494 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:17 AM (0.291ft), High 8:41 AM (6.231ft), Low 2:52 PM (0.41ft), High 8:47 PM (5.518ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41029. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Small Craft Advisory issued October 11 at 5:28PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Nags Head Fishing Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:30 PM EDT

Partly Cloudy

Air:75°F

Buoy water:71°F

Offshore buoy: 7.5 ft — buoy 44086, 11 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:30:00.000Z

NOAA station 8652226 (4 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:09 AM (0.385ft), High 8:25 AM (4.583ft), Low 2:50 PM (0.592ft), High 8:39 PM (3.733ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 44086. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Small Craft Advisory issued October 11 at 12:01PM EDT until October 12 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Huntington Beach State Park Pier

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Mostly Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

NOAA station 8661684 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 3:51 AM (0.194ft), High 9:41 AM (4.905ft), Low 4:25 PM (0.392ft), High 9:55 PM (4.206ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Small Craft Advisory issued October 11 at 2:33PM EDT until October 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Frying Pan Tower

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:15 PM EDT

Partly Cloudy

Buoy water:81°F

27 mph SW

Offshore buoy: 8.2 ft — buoy 41013, 11 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:20:00.000Z

NOAA station TEC2847 (33 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:04 AM (0.173ft), High 8:23 AM (5.904ft), Low 2:48 PM (0.241ft), High 8:42 PM (4.774ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41013. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Beach hazards unverified here. No alert returned does not mean safe conditions.

Murrells Inlet Jetty Park

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Mostly Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

NOAA station 8661609 (0 miles away), Eastern time: Low 3:20 AM (0.293ft), High 9:07 AM (5.484ft), Low 3:50 PM (0.434ft), High 9:17 PM (4.714ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Georgetown Lighthouse / North Jetty

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Partly Cloudy

Air:68°F

Buoy water:77°F

16 mph W

Offshore buoy: 6.9 ft — buoy 41004, 50 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:20:00.000Z

NOAA station 8662747 (1 miles away), Eastern time: Low 3:10 AM (0.344ft), High 9:32 AM (4.919ft), Low 3:45 PM (0.484ft), High 9:38 PM (4.357ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41029. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

General Sherman Wreck

2026-10-11Oct 11, 6:08 PM EDT

Clear

Air:72°F

Buoy water:76°F

11 mph SSW

Offshore buoy: 8.2 ft — buoy 41013, 49 mi away; observed 2026-10-11T22:20:00.000Z

NOAA station 8660266 (8 miles away), Eastern time: Low 2:10 AM (0.278ft), High 8:23 AM (6.387ft), Low 2:40 PM (0.412ft), High 8:33 PM (5.49ft)

NWS coastal forecast and alerts

Water temperature source: NDBC station 41024. Wave readings identify their own buoy when a fallback is used; buoy waves are not beach surf.

Small Craft Advisory issued October 11 at 2:33PM EDT until October 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Check each source date. Archived catches do not establish what is biting today.

Nags Head Fishing Pier

2026-07-19

Archived catch report — not current

Tarpon

King Mackerel

Red Drum

Pompano

Sea Mullet

Bluefish

Spot

Croaker

Flounder

Spanish Mackerel

Sheepshead

Cobia

Reported bait or lure: pin-rig