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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 12:57AM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:57 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches with localized amounts of 10 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 12:56AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:56 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 above expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, and Inland New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Williamsburg Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 12:56AM EST until January 31 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:56 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, and Robeson Counties. In South Carolina, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Northern Horry Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 12:56AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:56 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, and Robeson Counties. In South Carolina, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Northern Horry Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.