Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

74.8°F

Measurement Time: Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: October 12, 2:48 AM, 0.3 ft
 High: October 12, 9:01 AM, 5.3 ft
Low: October 12, 3:24 PM, 0.5 ft
 High: October 12, 9:16 PM, 4.3 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier

Atlantic Ocean

Station Name: Wrightsville Beach
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Seagull Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
New Hanover County

GPS Coordinates: 34.213333, -77.786667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach, NC (6.4 mi)
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC (9.6 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach, NC (28.9 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Cape Fear, NC (36.4 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Sunset Beach, NC (47.3 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (55.7 mi)
Buck Creek, Longs, SC (56.3 mi)
Waccamaw River, Longs, SC (57.1 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (59.9 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (62.3 mi)
Waccamaw River, Conway, SC (68.3 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, Myrtle Beach, SC (70 mi)
Beaufort Channel, Beaufort, NC (72.6 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Myrtle Beach, SC (75.5 mi)
Crabtree Swamp, Conway, SC (75.8 mi)

Weather for Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Current Weather

69.6°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 72%
Feels Like: 64.8°F
Wind: WSW 14.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 25.3 mph
Pressure: 29.92 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 5%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 80°F
L: 66°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 76°F
L: 67°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 80°F
L: 69°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 81°F
L: 69°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 84°F
L: 71°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.6 μg/m3
PM10: 5.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 6:41 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 9:14 AM
Moon Transit: 2:26 PM
Moonset: 7:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:13 AM - 5:43 AM
1:56 PM - 4:26 PM

Minor Periods

7:03 PM - 8:33 PM
8:44 AM - 10:14 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, October 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 73.1°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 6.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.94 μg/m3
PM10: 3.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 146.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.5 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 6:41 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 9:14 AM
Moon Transit: 2:26 PM
Moonset: 7:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:13 AM - 5:43 AM
1:56 PM - 4:26 PM

Minor Periods

7:03 PM - 8:33 PM
8:44 AM - 10:14 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 72.2°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 6%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 6.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.52 μg/m3
PM10: 6.76 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 6:40 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 10:16 AM
Moon Transit: 3:15 PM
Moonset: 8:11 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:01 AM - 6:31 AM
2:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Minor Periods

7:41 PM - 9:11 PM
9:46 AM - 11:16 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 74.3°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 6.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.63 μg/m3
PM10: 9.42 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 6:38 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 11:16 AM
Moon Transit: 4:06 PM
Moonset: 8:54 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:51 AM - 7:21 AM
3:36 PM - 6:06 PM

Minor Periods

8:24 PM - 9:54 PM
10:46 AM - 12:16 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 75°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.82 μg/m3
PM10: 11.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:37 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 12:13 AM
Moon Transit: 4:57 PM
Moonset: 9:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 17.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:43 AM - 8:13 AM
4:27 PM - 6:57 PM

Minor Periods

9:12 PM - 10:42 PM
11:43 AM - 1:13 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, October 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 76.2°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 8%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.99 μg/m3
PM10: 16.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 246.78 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.11 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:36 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 1:04 PM
Moon Transit: 5:49 PM
Moonset: 10:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 26.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:34 AM - 9:04 AM
5:19 PM - 7:49 PM

Minor Periods

10:06 PM - 11:36 PM
12:34 AM - 2:04 PM

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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