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Small Craft Advisory — Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm, AM, Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM, AM, Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM, AM, Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM, AM
Issued
10:00 AM CDT · Tue, Jul 21 2026
Expires
9:00 PM CDT · Wed, Jul 22 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KILM

Affected Areas

Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm, AM Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM, AM Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM, AM Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM, AM

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.