Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

57.9°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 11:08 AM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Wilmington, NC

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

79°F
Sunny
Sunny
81.1°F
75.1°F
38%
SW 17.4 mph
24.8 mph
74.1°F
62.4°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1013 mbar
0.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 83°F
L: 62°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 80°F
L: 63°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 79°F
L: 65°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 71°F
L: 58°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 67°F
L: 56°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.15 μg/m3
PM10: 11.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 115 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 11:57 AM
Moon Transit: 7:21 PM
Moonset: 1:55 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:08 AM - 10:38 AM
6:51 PM - 9:21 PM

Minor Periods

11:27 AM - 12:57 AM
1:25 AM - 2:55 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 23 at 11:05AM EDT until April 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 11:05 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this 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.
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
82.9°F
62.4°F
71.2°F
61%
0 in
0%
0%
18.1 mph
7.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.25 μg/m3
PM10: 11.24 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 113 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 11:57 AM
Moon Transit: 7:21 PM
Moonset: 1:55 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:08 AM - 10:38 AM
6:51 PM - 9:21 PM

Minor Periods

11:27 AM - 12:57 AM
1:25 AM - 2:55 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, April 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
79.8°F
62.5°F
70.8°F
60%
0 in
0%
0%
19 mph
7.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.87 μg/m3
PM10: 11.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 114.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 1:06 PM
Moon Transit: 8:14 PM
Moonset: 2:38 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:03 AM - 11:33 AM
7:44 PM - 10:14 PM

Minor Periods

12:36 AM - 2:06 PM
2:08 AM - 3:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
78.6°F
64.7°F
71.5°F
66%
0.01 in
82%
0%
17.7 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.24 μg/m3
PM10: 8.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 2:12 PM
Moon Transit: 9:02 PM
Moonset: 3:13 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:53 AM - 12:23 AM
8:32 PM - 11:02 PM

Minor Periods

1:42 PM - 3:12 PM
2:43 AM - 4:13 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
70.9°F
57.6°F
66°F
79%
0.13 in
89%
0%
16.1 mph
5.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.46 μg/m3
PM10: 6.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 3:15 PM
Moon Transit: 9:47 PM
Moonset: 3:43 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:39 AM - 1:09 PM
9:17 PM - 11:47 PM

Minor Periods

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
3:13 AM - 4:43 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, April 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
66.7°F
55.7°F
60.6°F
71%
0.01 in
89%
0%
16.1 mph
6.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.33 μg/m3
PM10: 3.78 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.91 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 4:16 PM
Moon Transit: 10:29 PM
Moonset: 4:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:22 AM - 1:52 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:46 PM - 5:16 PM
3:40 AM - 5:10 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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