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Actual Surf City public beach access on Topsail Island.
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Topsail Island

Surf City

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Surf City traffic is estimated from NC 210 near Walmart to Surf City Pier.

Beach access

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Weather

Sunny

Feels like 79 F

Temperature

77 F

Wind

11 mph

UV Index

7

Precipitation

11%

Last weather check pending

Ocean Water Temperature

71 F

Comfortable / steady

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Tides

Rising

Next high tide2:35 PM
Next low tide8:58 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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