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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 »

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

Want to do something good for your waterways? Adopt a Trash Trap! Adopting a trash trap gives groups the chance to sign up for a month of monitoring the amount of trash collected by a trash trap, organizing clean-outs and participate in keeping local waterways clean. Groups aren’t defined in any way: it could be…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 »

Welcome to 99.5 The Wave!

Welcome to 99.5 The Wave!

Hello, Wave Listeners! Get ready to ride the ultimate wave of sound on 99.5 The Wave, your premier destination for an electrifying mix of top 40 hits and all the invigorating coastal vibes you crave! Our station is your ultimate getaway, bringing the sounds of the coast directly to your speakers.Whether you’re lounging by the…read more »

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