Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Wrightsville Beach, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 11:08 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Wilmington, NCStation 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 69°F
L: 50°F

Mon
H: 72°F
L: 60°F

Tue
H: 73°F
L: 63°F

Wed
H: 77°F
L: 66°F

Thu
H: 79°F
L: 62°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 2:10 AM
Moonset: 7:04 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:40 AM - 4:10 AM3:49 PM - 6:19 PM
Minor Periods
9:41 PM - 11:11 PM6:34 AM - 8:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 2:20PM EDT until May 3 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 2:20 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 7:47PM EDT until May 3 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 7:47 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 2:10 AM
Moonset: 7:04 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:40 AM - 4:10 AM3:49 PM - 6:19 PM
Minor Periods
9:41 PM - 11:11 PM6:34 AM - 8:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 3:00 AM
Moonset: 7:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:30 AM - 5:00 AM4:40 PM - 7:10 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:17 AM - 8:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 3:51 AM
Moonset: 8:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:21 AM - 5:51 AM5:32 PM - 8:02 PM
Minor Periods
8:06 AM - 9:36 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 4:42 AM
Moonset: 9:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:12 AM - 6:42 AM6:22 PM - 8:52 PM
Minor Periods
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 5:33 AM
Moonset: 10:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:03 AM - 7:33 AM7:12 PM - 9:42 PM
Minor Periods
9:59 AM - 11:29 AM12:12 AM - 1:42 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
