Rip Current — Coastal Brunswick, North Carolina

2025-07-16 · Coastal Brunswick, North Carolina

Event narrative

Oak Island Water Rescue reported ten rip current rescues made due to moderate rip current activity. Seven rescues were made by emergency personnel while the additional three were made by civilians.

Wider weather episode

Moderate rip current activity led to multiple rescues in Oak Island, NC.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1266020. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.