Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

68.2°F 20.1°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
68.2°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: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 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

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

67.6°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 75%
Feels Like: 66.7°F
Wind: SW 9.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 15.4 mph
Pressure: 30.07 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 12.1 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 69°F
L: 59°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 69°F
L: 63°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 75°F
L: 58°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 60°F
L: 49°F
Mainly Sunny
Sat
H: 55°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
9.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
14.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
96 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
141 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 31m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 5:10 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:05 AM
Transit 12:58 PM
Moonset 5:49 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:03 AM - 2:33 AM
12:28 PM - 2:58 PM

Minor Periods

7:35 AM - 9:05 AM
5:19 PM - 6:49 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 66°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.1 mph
UV Index: 4.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
6.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
10 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
78.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
145.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 31m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:54 AM
Sunset 5:10 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:05 AM
Transit 12:58 PM
Moonset 5:49 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:03 AM - 2:33 AM
12:28 PM - 2:58 PM

Minor Periods

7:35 AM - 9:05 AM
5:19 PM - 6:49 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 66.2°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
13.6 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
17.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
110.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
155.8 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: Overcast
Average Temperature: 67.1°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 26 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
8.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
11.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
95.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
147.3 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: 55.8°F
Average Humidity: 42%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
67.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
145.9 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: Mainly Sunny
Average Temperature: 48.7°F
Average Humidity: 42%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
69.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
137.6 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
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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