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National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS52 KILM

FZUS52 KILM 081045
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Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
645 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

Surf City NC to South Santee River SC out 60 NM

AMZ200-082315
645 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

.Synopsis for coastal waters from Surf City North Carolina to South Santee River South Carolina out to 60 nautical miles... Benign winds and seas today after the cold front. A weak wave of low pressure may bring showers and increasing southwest winds to the area on Saturday. Winds increase late this weekend and into early next week ahead of the next frontal system.

AMZ250-082315
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm
645 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

TODAY
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming E this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds and NE 2 ft at 4 seconds.

TONIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds.

SAT
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 ft at 12 seconds. Showers likely with a slight chance of tstms.

SAT NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.

SUN
W winds 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 6 seconds and E 1 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers.

SUN NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 1 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 ft at 11 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.

MON
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.

MON NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.

TUE
N winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

AMZ252-082315
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM
645 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

TODAY
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming E this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds and NE 2 ft at 5 seconds.

TONIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds.

SAT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.

SAT NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.

SUN
W winds 5 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 1 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of showers.

SUN NIGHT
SW winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 1 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers and tstms after midnight.

MON
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon.

MON NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Showers with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.

TUE
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

TUE NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

AMZ254-082315
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM
645 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds.

TONIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds.

SAT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 7 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. Showers likely.

SAT NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 kt after midnight. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. A slight chance of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.

SUN
W winds 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 1 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of showers.

SUN NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 1 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers and tstms after midnight.

MON
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon.

MON NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Showers with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.

TUE
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

TUE NIGHT
SE winds 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

AMZ256-082315
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM
645 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming E late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds.

TONIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight.

SAT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 6 seconds and E 1 ft at 10 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. Showers.

SAT NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. A slight chance of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.

SUN
W winds 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of showers.

SUN NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 11 seconds and SW 1 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of tstms after midnight.

MON
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon.

MON NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft after midnight. Showers with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.

TUE
NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

AMZ280-082315
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM
645 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

TODAY
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 6 seconds and N 3 ft at 4 seconds.

TONIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight.

SAT
S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 3 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers.

SAT NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms, mainly in the evening.

SUN
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.

SUN NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.

MON
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers.

MON NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers.

TUE
N winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NE 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft.

TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

AMZ284-082315
Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM
645 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026

TODAY
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 5 seconds and NE 3 ft at 6 seconds.

TONIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 8 seconds and SW 1 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.

SAT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers.

SAT NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms, mainly in the evening.

SUN
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.

SUN NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.

MON
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers.

MON NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers.

TUE
NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

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