North Carolina, South Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 06/22/2026 17:04

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 22 at 8:04PM EDT until June 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, 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 Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington NC