North Carolina - United States   2026-09-06   Sunday   34.36N, -77.90W

Castle Hayne

North Carolina - United States
2026-09-06

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 6 at 8:01PM EDT until September 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Issue date: 2026-09-07T00:01+00:00

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