Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

57.0°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:30 AM EST

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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)
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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

66.4°F
Overcast
Overcast
66.4°F
64.9°F
94%
SSW 15.7 mph
27.2 mph
64.9°F
61.2°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1020 mbar
3.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Cloudy
Sat
H: 68°F
L: 55°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 60°F
L: 43°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 48°F
L: 36°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 53°F
L: 38°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 59°F
L: 47°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.05 μg/m3
PM10: 7.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:20 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 12:07 AM
Moon Transit: 5:52 AM
Moonset: 11:30 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:22 AM - 7:52 AM
7:23 PM - 9:53 PM

Minor Periods

11:00 AM - 12:30 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued January 10 at 4:27AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 4:27 AM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM

Areas of fog have developed across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. While many areas are seeing visibility reduced to between one and three miles, patchy dense fog is reducing visibilities to as low as one quarter mile in spots. This fog will continue through sunrise before gradually lifting this morning.

If driving, slow down and leave extra distance ahead of you in case a sudden stop is needed.


Dense Fog Advisory issued January 10 at 7:24AM EST until January 10 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 7:24 AM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Much of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Saturday, January 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
68.4°F
54.7°F
60.7°F
93%
0 in
0%
0%
17 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.32 μg/m3
PM10: 10.82 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:20 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 12:07 AM
Moon Transit: 5:52 AM
Moonset: 11:30 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:22 AM - 7:52 AM
7:23 PM - 9:53 PM

Minor Periods

11:00 AM - 12:30 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
59.5°F
43°F
55.4°F
72%
0 in
0%
0%
20.1 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.93 μg/m3
PM10: 5.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:21 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 1:04 AM
Moon Transit: 6:33 AM
Moonset: 11:57 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:03 AM - 8:33 AM
8:06 PM - 10:36 PM

Minor Periods

11:27 AM - 12:57 AM
12:34 AM - 2:04 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, January 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
48.2°F
36.3°F
42.3°F
52%
0 in
0%
0%
16.1 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.86 μg/m3
PM10: 5.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 178.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:22 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 2:03 AM
Moon Transit: 7:17 AM
Moonset: 12:27 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:47 AM - 9:17 AM
8:51 PM - 11:21 PM

Minor Periods

11:57 AM - 1:27 PM
1:33 AM - 3:03 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
53°F
37.8°F
44.9°F
45%
0 in
0%
0%
11.2 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.11 μg/m3
PM10: 11.16 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 240.7 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:22 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 3:02 AM
Moon Transit: 8:03 AM
Moonset: 1:00 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:33 AM - 10:03 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:30 AM - 2:00 PM
2:32 AM - 4:02 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
59°F
47.2°F
51.2°F
58%
0 in
0%
0%
15 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.7 μg/m3
PM10: 11.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 212.48 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:23 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 4:00 AM
Moon Transit: 8:51 AM
Moonset: 1:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:21 AM - 10:51 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:10 PM - 2:40 PM
3:30 AM - 5:00 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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