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Location: Wrightsville Beach, NC
Elevation: 9ft
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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 11:52 PM Aug. 2, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 11:20 PM Aug. 2, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 to
30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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