Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

82.2°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 7:08 PM EDT

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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 / 0 meters

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)
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Beaufort Channel, Beaufort, NC (64.2 mi)
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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 (88.0 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

80.1°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 79%
Feels Like: 87.6°F
Wind: SSW 17.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 25.4 mph
Pressure: 30.01 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 88°F
L: 79°F
Moderate rain
Wed
H: 89°F
L: 80°F
Heavy rain
Thu
H: 82°F
L: 78°F
Heavy rain
Fri
H: 80°F
L: 75°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 86°F
L: 77°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 12.58 μg/m3
PM10: 21.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 223.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 12:19 AM
Moon Transit: 6:29 PM
Moonset: 12:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 31.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:23 AM - 9:53 AM
5:59 PM - 8:29 PM

Minor Periods

11:49 AM - 1:19 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 1 at 7:55PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue July 1, 2025, 7:55 PM
Expires: Wed July 2, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.


Beach Hazards Statement issued July 1 at 7:55PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue July 1, 2025, 7:55 PM
Expires: Wed July 2, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.


Rip Current Statement issued July 1 at 7:55PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue July 1, 2025, 7:55 PM
Expires: Wed July 2, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.


Rip Current Statement issued July 1 at 7:55PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue July 1, 2025, 7:55 PM
Expires: Wed July 2, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.


Beach Hazards Statement issued July 1 at 8:25PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Tue July 1, 2025, 8:25 PM
Expires: Wed July 2, 2025, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...For the dangerous rip currents, the beaches from Cape Lookout to Surf City. For the strong longshore currents, the beaches from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM Wednesday.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 82.9°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 2.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.45 μg/m3
PM10: 19.51 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 260.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 12:19 AM
Moon Transit: 6:29 PM
Moonset: 12:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 31.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:23 AM - 9:53 AM
5:59 PM - 8:29 PM

Minor Periods

11:49 AM - 1:19 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 81.9°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 80%
Wind: 18.6 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.15 μg/m3
PM10: 21.78 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 247.68 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 1:15 PM
Moon Transit: 7:09 PM
Moonset: 12:32 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 42.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:03 AM - 10:33 AM
6:39 PM - 9:09 PM

Minor Periods

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM
12:02 AM - 1:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 80.2°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 85%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 16.81 μg/m3
PM10: 17.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 282.9 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 2:11 PM
Moon Transit: 7:49 PM
Moonset: 12:56 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:43 AM - 11:13 AM
7:19 PM - 9:49 PM

Minor Periods

1:41 PM - 3:11 PM
12:26 AM - 1:56 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, July 4, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 77.9°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 2.7

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 27.9 μg/m3
PM10: 28.62 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 316.79 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 3:08 PM
Moon Transit: 8:31 PM
Moonset: 1:20 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 65.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:24 AM - 11:54 AM
8:01 PM - 10:31 PM

Minor Periods

2:38 PM - 4:08 PM
12:50 AM - 2:20 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 81°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Chance of Rain: 85%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 2.6

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 31.25 μg/m3
PM10: 33.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 500.64 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 4:07 PM
Moon Transit: 9:15 PM
Moonset: 1:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:07 AM - 12:37 AM
8:45 PM - 11:15 PM

Minor Periods

3:37 PM - 5:07 PM
1:18 AM - 2:48 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 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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