Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

79.2°F 26.2°C
Comfortable Ideal for Swimming
79.2°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Pleasant and refreshing. Ideal for recreational swimming, triathlons, and active water recreation without thermal gear.

Measurement Time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 6:08 PM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Wilmington, NC

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Atlantic Ocean

Station Name: Wrightsville Beach Offshore, NC (ILM3)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Beaufort County

GPS Coordinates: 33.988, -77.362

Nearby Water Temperatures

Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach, NC (22.8 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach, NC (28.9 mi)
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC (37.7 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Cape Fear, NC (41.8 mi)
Beaufort Channel, Beaufort, NC (64.2 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Sunset Beach, NC (64.8 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (74.8 mi)
Waccamaw River, Longs, SC (77.7 mi)
Buck Creek, Longs, SC (77.8 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (78.6 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (80.8 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, Myrtle Beach, SC (88 mi)
Waccamaw River, Conway, SC (88.5 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Myrtle Beach, SC (92.2 mi)
Crabtree Swamp, Conway, SC (96.7 mi)

Weather Near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Current Weather

66.7°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 68%
Feels Like: 59.7°F
Wind: W 20.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 25.5 mph
Pressure: 29.75 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 15.5 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Thu
H: 71°F
L: 62°F
Mainly Sunny
Fri
H: 62°F
L: 56°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 57°F
L: 51°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 57°F
L: 48°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 58°F
L: 53°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
11.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
15.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
96 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
152 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 28m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 5:08 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 9:54 AM
Transit 2:39 PM
Moonset 7:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:44 AM - 4:14 AM
2:09 PM - 4:39 PM

Minor Periods

9:24 AM - 10:54 AM
6:57 PM - 8:27 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 68°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 28 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
11.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
15.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
96.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
151.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 28m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 5:08 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 9:54 AM
Transit 2:39 PM
Moonset 7:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:44 AM - 4:14 AM
2:09 PM - 4:39 PM

Minor Periods

9:24 AM - 10:54 AM
6:57 PM - 8:27 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Average Temperature: 58.5°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 25.7 mph
UV Index: 4.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
3.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
75.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
138.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 27m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 5:07 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:41 AM
Transit 3:30 PM
Moonset 8:23 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:35 AM - 5:05 AM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Minor Periods

10:11 AM - 11:41 AM
7:53 PM - 9:23 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 53.8°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 22.7 mph
UV Index: 4.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
74.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
128.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 25m daylight
Sunrise 6:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 5:06 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:22 AM
Transit 4:19 PM
Moonset 9:21 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:25 AM - 5:55 AM
3:49 PM - 6:19 PM

Minor Periods

10:52 AM - 12:22 PM
8:51 PM - 10:21 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 51.6°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 20.9 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
67.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
126.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 6:42 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 5:06 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 11:57 AM
Transit 5:05 PM
Moonset 10:20 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:12 AM - 6:42 AM
4:35 PM - 7:05 PM

Minor Periods

11:27 AM - 12:57 PM
9:50 PM - 11:20 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 55.4°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 3.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
68.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
160.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 22m daylight
Sunrise 6:43 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 5:05 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:29 PM
Transit 5:50 PM
Moonset 11:18 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:58 AM - 7:28 AM
5:20 PM - 7:50 PM

Minor Periods

11:59 AM - 1:29 PM
10:48 PM - 12:18 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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