Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

67.8°F

Measurement Time: Monday, April 20, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Masonboro Inlet; Wilmington, NC

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

Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach, NC (6.4 mi)
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC (14.9 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach, NC (22.8 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Cape Fear, NC (33.8 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Sunset Beach, NC (48.5 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (57.5 mi)
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

53.1°F
Clear
Clear
49.8°F
58.6°F
71%
N 10.1 mph
15.1 mph
57.1°F
44.5°F
0 in
25%
9 mi
1023 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 65°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 75°F
L: 59°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 78°F
L: 60°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 81°F
L: 65°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 81°F
L: 67°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 5.35 μg/m3
PM10: 5.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 180.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 9:38 AM
Moon Transit: 5:22 PM
Moonset: 12:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:03 AM - 8:33 AM
4:52 PM - 7:22 PM

Minor Periods

9:08 AM - 10:38 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 20 at 2:15PM EDT until April 21 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:15 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:00 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 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
65.3°F
54.1°F
59.7°F
53%
0 in
0%
0%
12.8 mph
7.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.57 μg/m3
PM10: 6.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 9:38 AM
Moon Transit: 5:22 PM
Moonset: 12:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:03 AM - 8:33 AM
4:52 PM - 7:22 PM

Minor Periods

9:08 AM - 10:38 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
74.7°F
58.9°F
66.3°F
52%
0 in
0%
0%
18.6 mph
7.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.82 μg/m3
PM10: 7.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 116.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 10:47 AM
Moon Transit: 6:25 PM
Moonset: 1:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:07 AM - 9:37 AM
5:55 PM - 8:25 PM

Minor Periods

10:17 AM - 11:47 AM
12:35 AM - 2:05 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78°F
60.1°F
69.9°F
54%
0 in
0%
0%
15.2 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.33 μg/m3
PM10: 8.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.87 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 11:58 AM
Moon Transit: 7:23 PM
Moonset: 1:57 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:07 AM - 10:37 AM
6:53 PM - 9:23 PM

Minor Periods

11:28 AM - 12:58 AM
1:27 AM - 2:57 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, April 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
80.5°F
65°F
72°F
56%
0 in
0%
0%
18.6 mph
8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.13 μg/m3
PM10: 9.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 164.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 1:07 PM
Moon Transit: 8:15 PM
Moonset: 2:40 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:01 AM - 11:31 AM
7:45 PM - 10:15 PM

Minor Periods

12:37 AM - 2:07 PM
2:10 AM - 3:40 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
81.2°F
66.5°F
72.1°F
64%
0.02 in
56%
0%
18.1 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 2:14 PM
Moon Transit: 9:03 PM
Moonset: 3:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:51 AM - 12:21 AM
8:33 PM - 11:03 PM

Minor Periods

1:44 PM - 3:14 PM
2:44 AM - 4:14 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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