Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

80.4°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 10:06 AM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: July 29, 2:01 AM, 0.5 ft
High: July 29, 7:47 AM, 3.5 ft
Low: July 29, 1:55 PM, 0.4 ft
High: July 29, 8:12 PM, 4.6 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

80.7°F

Conditions: Sunny

Feels Like: 86.9°F

Heat Index: 87.8°F

Humidity: 74%

Wind: NW 10.7 mph

Wind Gusts: 12.4 mph

Wind Chill: 81.1°F

Dew Point: 74.8°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 0%

Visibility: 10 mi

Air Pressure: 1006 mbar

UV Index: 4.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 92°F
L: 79°F

Thu
H: 91°F
L: 76°F

Fri
H: 87°F
L: 78°F

Sat
H: 86°F
L: 80°F

Sun
H: 87°F
L: 79°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 10.9 μg/m3

PM10: 11 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 145 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 89 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 55 mins

Moonrise: 8:33 PM
Moon Transit: 1:01 AM
Moonset: 6:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:31 AM - 3:01 AM
2:36 PM - 5:06 PM

Minor Periods

8:03 PM - 9:33 PM
5:39 AM - 7:09 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 2:38AM EDT until July 30 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed July 29, 2026, 2:38 AM
Expires: Wed July 29, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 29 at 2:43AM EDT until July 29 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed July 29, 2026, 2:43 AM
Expires: Wed July 29, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt expected. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 92.1°F

Low Temperature: 79°F

Average Temperature: 84.7°F

Average Humidity: 72%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 9%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 13.6 mph

UV Index: 9.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 13.27 μg/m3

PM10: 13.57 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 151.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 55 mins

Moonrise: 8:33 PM
Moon Transit: 1:01 AM
Moonset: 6:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:31 AM - 3:01 AM
2:36 PM - 5:06 PM

Minor Periods

8:03 PM - 9:33 PM
5:39 AM - 7:09 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 90.7°F

Low Temperature: 76°F

Average Temperature: 83.8°F

Average Humidity: 58%

Precipitation: 0.01 in

Chance of Rain: 36%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 9.2 mph

UV Index: 9.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 10.98 μg/m3

PM10: 11.24 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 162.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 53 mins

Moonrise: 9:03 PM
Moon Transit: 1:48 AM
Moonset: 7:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:18 AM - 3:48 AM
3:21 PM - 5:51 PM

Minor Periods

8:33 PM - 10:03 PM
6:40 AM - 8:10 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, July 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 86.8°F

Low Temperature: 78.3°F

Average Temperature: 82.5°F

Average Humidity: 65%

Precipitation: 0.02 in

Chance of Rain: 36%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 11.9 mph

UV Index: 8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 12.09 μg/m3

PM10: 12.46 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 162.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins

Moonrise: 9:29 PM
Moon Transit: 2:32 AM
Moonset: 8:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:02 AM - 4:32 AM
4:05 PM - 6:35 PM

Minor Periods

8:59 PM - 10:29 PM
7:40 AM - 9:10 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 85.8°F

Low Temperature: 79.7°F

Average Temperature: 82.5°F

Average Humidity: 69%

Precipitation: 0.07 in

Chance of Rain: 57%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 15 mph

UV Index: 9.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 11.17 μg/m3

PM10: 13.19 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 139.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.17 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins

Moonrise: 9:55 PM
Moon Transit: 3:16 AM
Moonset: 9:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 84.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:46 AM - 5:16 AM
4:48 PM - 7:18 PM

Minor Periods

9:25 PM - 10:55 PM
8:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 86.8°F

Low Temperature: 78.5°F

Average Temperature: 81.4°F

Average Humidity: 78%

Precipitation: 0.46 in

Chance of Rain: 78%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 16.3 mph

UV Index: 8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 10.14 μg/m3

PM10: 12.49 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 220.56 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.89 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins

Moonrise: 10:21 PM
Moon Transit: 3:58 AM
Moonset: 10:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:28 AM - 5:58 AM
5:31 PM - 8:01 PM

Minor Periods

9:51 PM - 11:21 PM
9:41 AM - 11:11 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

Today's Tides

Temperature Locations

Local Points of Interest

Nearby Water Temperatures

Weather for Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

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Air Quality

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Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 2:38AM EDT until July 30 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Small Craft Advisory issued July 29 at 2:43AM EDT until July 29 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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