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

Temperature Locations

View Nearby Locations     View All North Carolina Locations     View Locations Near Me

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

82°F
Clear
Clear
89.6°F
86.1°F
82%
SW 16.8 mph
25.4 mph
80.5°F
74°F
0 in
25%
9 mi
1014 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 94°F
L: 77°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 86°F
L: 75°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 86°F
L: 71°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 86°F
L: 74°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 87°F
L: 77°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.2 μg/m3
PM10: 4.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 59 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 9:47 AM
Moon Transit: 4:50 PM
Moonset: 12:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:38 AM - 8:08 AM
4:20 PM - 6:50 PM

Minor Periods

9:17 AM - 10:47 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Small Craft Advisory issued June 18 at 2:26PM EDT until June 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 2:26 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.


Gale Warning issued June 18 at 2:26PM EDT until June 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 2:26 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
94.1°F
76.8°F
83.4°F
74%
0 in
7%
0%
20.6 mph
11


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.13 μg/m3
PM10: 7.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 119.67 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 9:47 AM
Moon Transit: 4:50 PM
Moonset: 12:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:38 AM - 8:08 AM
4:20 PM - 6:50 PM

Minor Periods

9:17 AM - 10:47 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, June 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
85.6°F
75.3°F
81.4°F
75%
0.05 in
57%
0%
23.9 mph
9.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.36 μg/m3
PM10: 6.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 123.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 10:56 AM
Moon Transit: 5:40 PM
Moonset: 12:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
5:10 PM - 7:40 PM

Minor Periods

10:26 AM - 11:56 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86.1°F
70.9°F
78.5°F
59%
0 in
17%
0%
11.2 mph
10.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.53 μg/m3
PM10: 6.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 12:01 AM
Moon Transit: 6:25 PM
Moonset: 12:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:17 AM - 9:47 AM
5:55 PM - 8:25 PM

Minor Periods

11:31 AM - 1:01 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
85.5°F
74.3°F
79.9°F
63%
0 in
4%
0%
16.3 mph
10.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.49 μg/m3
PM10: 10.59 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 120.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 1:03 PM
Moon Transit: 7:09 PM
Moonset: 12:42 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 38.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:01 AM - 10:31 AM
6:39 PM - 9:09 PM

Minor Periods

12:33 AM - 2:03 PM
12:12 AM - 1:42 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, June 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
86.7°F
76.6°F
81.1°F
72%
0.03 in
36%
0%
16.8 mph
10.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.78 μg/m3
PM10: 6.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 117.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 2:02 PM
Moon Transit: 7:51 PM
Moonset: 1:07 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:44 AM - 11:14 AM
7:21 PM - 9:51 PM

Minor Periods

1:32 PM - 3:02 PM
12:37 AM - 2:07 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.

Webcams Near Wrightsville Beach, NC

Sponsored Content