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Tides of Thanks

Tides of Thanks

🦐🌊 This Thanksgiving season, 99.5 The Wave is serving up some coastal gratitude! 🌊🦐 Introducing the Tides of Thanks Giveaway — your chance to win a Seafood Boil from Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant & Bar, loaded with shrimp, potatoes, corn on the cob, and more! 😋🦀 🎶 Listen for the cue to call and dial…read more »

Wave Music Spotlight

Wave Music Spotlight

Every Monday, we’re turning up the volume on something fresh! The Wave Music Spotlight shines on one or more of the recently added Beach Break or Riptide tracks, bringing you the latest sounds that set the vibe for your week. 🌊 Discover what’s next, and what’s making waves on The Wave! Click below to catch…read more »

Rock the Block 2025

Rock the Block 2025

💙🌊 THANK YOU, Jacksonville! 🌊💙 Rock the Block on New Bridge St. was an absolute blast — from incredible live music by Elijah Harris and Joe Brown & The Band, to the food trucks, vendors, and family fun. 🎶🍴🎉 A huge shoutout to everyone who stopped by to say hi, grabbed some 99.5 The Wave…read more »

Eastern Surfing Association

Eastern Surfing Association

Ride the Waves & Support Local Surfing — ESA Contest at Surf City Pier! Hey Wave Riders! We’re more than just the station for the beach, we’re proud to support local nonprofits that keep our coast and waterways thriving. ~ Get ready, surfers! On Saturday, November 15th the waves are real for the Eastern Surfing…read more »

North Carolina Aquariums

North Carolina Aquariums

Hey Wave Riders! We’re more than just the station for the beach, we’re proud to support local nonprofits that keep our coast and waterways thriving. The North Carolina Aquarium Society has a few opportunities to learn more and help support their efforts. The North Carolina Aquarium Society is making waves with the Campaign for the…read more »

Cold Stunned Sea Turtles

Cold Stunned Sea Turtles

Cold-stun season is here and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is gearing up to accept stranded turtles suffering from severe hypothermia. When sea turtles wash up cold and still, they’re not gone, they’re freezing. If you see one on the beach, DON’T touch it, and DON’T move it back into the…read more »

Sound Rivers Events

Sound Rivers Events

Be a part of Sound Rivers’ Water Watch team! Join Sound Rivers’ Riverkeeping team for this in-person training where you’ll learn everything you need to know to be a part of Sound Rivers Water Watch. Get trained in the field to collect scientific observations about water quality, flooding, erosion, habitat and more. With your help,…read more »

Beach House Party

Beach House Party

Get ready for the Beach House Party, where it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere, especially in Margaritaville! Tune in to 99.5 the Wave, where the beat meets the beach and the vibes are always just right!read more »

Mermaid Tales

Mermaid Tales

Get ready to dive into Mermaid Tales on 99.5 the Wave, where every day brings a splash of excitement! Tune in for daily tidbits that will leave you dreaming of the next horizon!read more »

Tidal Waves

Tidal Waves

The tidal waves that crash upon the shore often serve as a reminder of the powerful forces of nature at play in our environment. Listeners tuning into 99.5 the Wave can expect up-to-date tide reports that inform them about the current water conditions and weather patterns. Join us for Tidal Waves to stay informed and…read more »

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