Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

54.9°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, December 28, 2025, 11:30 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

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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

57°F
Cloudy
Conditions: Cloudy
Humidity: 95%
Heat Index: 57°F
Feels Like: 53.6°F
Wind: SSW 8.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 17 mph
Wind Chill: 53.6°F
Air Pressure: 1013.8 millibars
Dew Point: 53.6°F
Chance of Precipitation: 10%
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 7 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Mon
H: 62°F
L: 46°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 48°F
L: 34°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 49°F
L: 37°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 53°F
L: 39°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 58°F
L: 46°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 7.15 μg/m3
PM10: 7.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 154.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 12:51 AM
Moon Transit: 7:51 PM
Moonset: 1:51 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:36 AM - 11:06 AM
7:21 PM - 9:51 PM

Minor Periods

12:21 AM - 1:51 PM
1:21 AM - 2:51 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, December 29, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 56.8°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 20.4 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.37 μg/m3
PM10: 6.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 164.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 12:51 AM
Moon Transit: 7:51 PM
Moonset: 1:51 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:36 AM - 11:06 AM
7:21 PM - 9:51 PM

Minor Periods

12:21 AM - 1:51 PM
1:21 AM - 2:51 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 40.9°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.41 μg/m3
PM10: 3.42 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 1:29 PM
Moon Transit: 8:48 PM
Moonset: 3:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:31 AM - 12:01 AM
8:18 PM - 10:48 PM

Minor Periods

12:59 AM - 2:29 PM
2:33 AM - 4:03 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 42.3°F
Average Humidity: 45%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 0.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.39 μg/m3
PM10: 5.52 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 207.64 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 2:16 PM
Moon Transit: 9:51 PM
Moonset: 4:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:32 AM - 1:02 PM
9:21 PM - 11:51 PM

Minor Periods

1:46 PM - 3:16 PM
3:48 AM - 5:18 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 46.2°F
Average Humidity: 51%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.97 μg/m3
PM10: 6.98 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 203.64 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 3:13 PM
Moon Transit: 10:57 PM
Moonset: 5:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:36 AM - 2:06 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:43 PM - 4:13 PM
5:03 AM - 6:33 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 49.6°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 3

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: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 4:20 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:43 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:43 AM - 3:13 PM

Minor Periods

3:50 PM - 5:20 PM
6:13 AM - 7:43 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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