Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Georgetown County: Strong Longshore Current, Rip Current Risk Today
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina, has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for coastal Georgetown County, in effect until 8 p.m. EDT today, Oct. 20, 2026.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, North Carolina, issued a Beach Hazards Statement for coastal Georgetown County at 2:14 a.m. EDT on Oct. 20, 2026. The statement is in effect until 8 p.m. EDT the same day.
What the alert says
The alert warns of a strong north-to-south longshore current and a moderate risk of rip currents along the coast of Georgetown County.
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. They may knock swimmers off their feet and make it difficult to return to shore.
What to do
The NWS says to use caution when in or near the water. It advises checking with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards.
The alert does not say whether beaches are closed. It also does not say whether the statement will be extended past 8 p.m. EDT today.
Source: NWS alert for Georgetown County, SC, issued Oct. 20, 2026, at 2:14 a.m. EDT.
