Strong longshore current, moderate rip current risk on Georgetown County coast today
The National Weather Service warns of strong longshore currents and a moderate risk of rip currents on the Georgetown County coast today, until 8 p.m. EDT.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, North Carolina, issued a Beach Hazards Statement at 2:23 p.m. EDT on Oct. 31, 2026. The statement covers coastal Georgetown County, South Carolina, and coastal Pender and New Hanover counties in North Carolina, and remains in effect until 8 p.m. EDT today.
According to the alert text:
- What: A strong north-to-south longshore current. There is also a moderate risk of rip currents.
- Where: Coastal Georgetown County, South Carolina; coastal Pender and New Hanover counties, North Carolina.
- When: Today.
- Impacts: Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. They may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. The alert advises caution in or near the water and says to check with lifeguards before entering the ocean.
