Weather Near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Sat
H: 61°F
L: 50°F
Sun
H: 59°F
L: 47°F
Mon
H: 63°F
L: 59°F
Tue
H: 69°F
L: 58°F
Wed
H: 72°F
L: 64°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 110 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 10:18 PM
Moonset: 4:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 77.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:04 AM - 1:34 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:44 PM - 4:14 PM4:09 AM - 5:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 2:52AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 2:52 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 10:00 AM
The combination of dry fine fuels due to ongoing drought conditions, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to an increased fire danger today. Strong north winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph will be accompanied by relative humidity values falling to 25 to 30 percent this afternoon.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
Freeze Watch issued March 28 at 2:08AM EDT until March 29 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 2:08 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Inland Pender, and Robeson Counties. In South Carolina, Dillon and Marlboro Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Watch issued March 28 at 6:01AM EDT until March 29 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 6:01 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Inland Pender, and Robeson Counties. In South Carolina, Dillon and Marlboro Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 2:20AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 2:20 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 8:00 PM
The combination of breezy northerly winds gusting as high as 25 to 30 mph, ongoing drought, and relative humidity values in the 25 to 30 percent range will lead to an increased fire danger for portions of Eastern North Carolina today. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily available.
Freeze Watch issued March 28 at 2:11AM EDT until March 29 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 2:11 AM
Expires: Sat March 28, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 10:18 PM
Moonset: 4:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 77.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:04 AM - 1:34 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:44 PM - 4:14 PM4:09 AM - 5:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 11:05 PM
Moonset: 5:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:53 AM - 2:23 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:50 PM - 5:20 PM4:42 AM - 6:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:30 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 11:49 PM
Moonset: 5:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:39 AM - 3:09 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:53 PM - 6:23 PM5:11 AM - 6:41 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 7:31 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:22 PM - 3:52 PM
Minor Periods
5:55 PM - 7:25 PM5:37 AM - 7:07 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 7:32 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 12:32 AM
Moonset: 6:33 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:02 AM - 2:32 AM2:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Minor Periods
6:54 PM - 8:24 PM6:03 AM - 7:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5