South Carolina Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/25/2026 17:16

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 25 at 8:16PM EDT until May 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday 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.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington NC