Weather Near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Current Weather
Humidity: 57%
Feels Like: 65.5°F
Wind: E 17.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 2%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 1.3
Weather Forecast
Tue
H: 75°F
L: 67°F
Wed
H: 75°F
L: 64°F
Thu
H: 77°F
L: 68°F
Fri
H: 77°F
L: 69°F
Sat
H: 76°F
L: 71°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 94 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 6:47 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 9:48 AM
Moonset: 4:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:18 AM - 11:48 AM
Minor Periods
4:07 PM - 5:37 PM2:20 AM - 3:50 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 12:23PM EDT until October 6 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Tue October 6, 2026, 12:23 PM
Expires: Tue October 6, 2026, 8:30 PM
* 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 5 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth. * 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.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 6 at 2:58AM EDT until October 7 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Tue October 6, 2026, 2:58 AM
Expires: Tue October 6, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 6 at 2:32PM EDT until October 7 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Tue October 6, 2026, 2:32 PM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.3°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 6.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 6:47 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 9:48 AM
Moonset: 4:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:18 AM - 11:48 AM
Minor Periods
4:07 PM - 5:37 PM2:20 AM - 3:50 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69.9°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 5.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 6:46 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 10:36 AM
Moonset: 5:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:06 AM - 12:36 AM
Minor Periods
4:37 PM - 6:07 PM3:27 AM - 4:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.6°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 4.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:44 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 11:22 AM
Moonset: 5:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:14 AM - 2:44 AM10:52 AM - 1:22 PM
Minor Periods
5:04 PM - 6:34 PM4:32 AM - 6:02 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.6°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 4.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:43 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 12:07 AM
Moonset: 6:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:59 AM - 3:29 AM11:37 AM - 2:07 PM
Minor Periods
5:31 PM - 7:01 PM5:35 AM - 7:05 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.7°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 17.7 mph
UV Index: 3.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.89 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:42 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 12:52 AM
Moonset: 6:29 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:44 AM - 4:14 AM12:22 AM - 2:52 PM
Minor Periods
5:59 PM - 7:29 PM6:38 AM - 8:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5