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Actual Carolina Beach Pier at the shoreline.
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Pleasure Island

Carolina Beach

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Carolina Beach traffic is estimated from Lake Park Boulevard to Carolina Beach Pier.

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Weather

Partly Cloudy

Feels like 83 F

Temperature

79 F

Wind

8 mph

UV Index

8

Precipitation

18%

Last weather check pending

Ocean Water Temperature

73 F

Comfortable / steady

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Tides

Rising

Next high tide2:05 PM
Next low tide8:30 PM

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Beach Flag Conditions

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Risk: UnknownSurf: UnavailableWater: UnavailableNWS Surf Zone Forecast

Last checked 1:11 PM EDT

Flag condition is estimated from the National Weather Service surf zone forecast. Local lifeguard flags may differ. Always follow posted flags and lifeguard instructions.

What flags mean

Green: Low hazard, normal caution

Yellow: Moderate hazard, use caution

Red: High hazard, dangerous surf and/or currents

Double Red: Water closed, follow local officials

Purple: Dangerous marine life

Flag condition is estimated from the National Weather Service surf zone forecast. Local lifeguard flags may differ. Always follow posted flags and lifeguard instructions.

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