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FZUS52 KILM 140239
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Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
939 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026

Surf City NC to South Santee River SC out 20 NM

AMZ200-141515
939 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026

.Synopsis for coastal waters from Surf City North Carolina to South Santee River South Carolina out to 20 nautical miles... High pressure will maintain quiet conditions this evening. Winds increase late tonight into Wednesday as a system brings light rain to the coast. Winds remain elevated through the end of the week behind a cold front. A stronger cold front will cross the region late this weekend.

AMZ250-141515
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm
939 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026

OVERNIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds.

WED
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds. Rain likely in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.

THU
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning.

THU NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and NE 2 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

SAT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

SAT NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

SUN
NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

SUN NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

AMZ252-141515
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm
939 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026

OVERNIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and E 1 ft at 7 seconds.

WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds. Rain likely in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.

THU
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning.

THU NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 4 seconds and NE 2 ft at 8 seconds.

FRI
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and NE 2 ft at 6 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

SAT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

SAT NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

SUN
NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

SUN NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

AMZ254-141515
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm
939 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026

OVERNIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds.

WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.

THU
NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning.

THU NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 4 seconds and E 1 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 1 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

SAT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

SAT NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

SUN
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

SUN NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

AMZ256-141515
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm
939 PM EST Tue Jan 13 2026

OVERNIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds.

WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of rain.

WED NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.

THU
NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning.

THU NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds and NE 3 ft at 8 seconds.

FRI
N winds 10 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and SW 3 ft at 5 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

SAT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

SAT NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

SUN
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

SUN NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.