Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

68.9°F 20.5°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
68.9°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:00 PM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Masonboro Inlet; Wilmington, NC

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Atlantic Ocean

Station Name: Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
New Hanover County

GPS Coordinates: 34.142, -77.715

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Buck Creek, Longs, SC (59 mi)
Waccamaw River, Longs, SC (59.4 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (61.6 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (64 mi)
Waccamaw River, Conway, SC (70.6 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, Myrtle Beach, SC (71.6 mi)
Beaufort Channel, Beaufort, NC (71.7 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Myrtle Beach, SC (76.8 mi)
Crabtree Swamp, Conway, SC (78.4 mi)

Weather Near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Current Weather

67.5°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 75%
Feels Like: 65.3°F
Wind: WSW 12.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 19.4 mph
Pressure: 29.87 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 13.7 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Wed
H: 68°F
L: 62°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 69°F
L: 59°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 61°F
L: 48°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 56°F
L: 43°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 56°F
L: 39°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
12.3 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
18.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
127 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
158 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 29m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:02 AM
Transit 1:49 PM
Moonset 6:36 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:53 AM - 3:23 AM
1:19 PM - 3:49 PM

Minor Periods

8:32 AM - 10:02 AM
6:06 PM - 7:36 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 66.2°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 18.9 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
10.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
14.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
106.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
160.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 29m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:02 AM
Transit 1:49 PM
Moonset 6:36 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:53 AM - 3:23 AM
1:19 PM - 3:49 PM

Minor Periods

8:32 AM - 10:02 AM
6:06 PM - 7:36 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 65.3°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 26.1 mph
UV Index: 4.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
9.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
12.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
91.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
156 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 28m daylight
Sunrise 6:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:55 AM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 9:56 AM
Transit 2:41 PM
Moonset 7:28 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:45 AM - 4:15 AM
2:11 PM - 4:41 PM

Minor Periods

9:26 AM - 10:56 AM
6:58 PM - 8:28 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 55.4°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 23.4 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
2.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
73.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
141.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 26m daylight
Sunrise 6:42 AM
Solar Noon 11:55 AM
Sunset 5:08 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:43 AM
Transit 3:31 PM
Moonset 8:24 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:36 AM - 5:06 AM
3:01 PM - 5:31 PM

Minor Periods

10:13 AM - 11:43 AM
7:54 PM - 9:24 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 49.3°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
68.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
132 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 24m daylight
Sunrise 6:43 AM
Solar Noon 11:55 AM
Sunset 5:07 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:24 AM
Transit 4:20 PM
Moonset 9:22 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:26 AM - 5:56 AM
3:50 PM - 6:20 PM

Minor Periods

10:54 AM - 12:24 PM
8:52 PM - 10:22 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 47.5°F
Average Humidity: 44%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 4.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
65.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
132.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 6:44 AM
Solar Noon 11:55 AM
Sunset 5:07 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 11:59 AM
Transit 5:07 PM
Moonset 10:21 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:14 AM - 6:44 AM
4:37 PM - 7:07 PM

Minor Periods

11:29 AM - 12:59 PM
9:51 PM - 11:21 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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