Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

49.8°F

Measurement Time: Monday, January 20, 2025, 1:36 AM EST

Today's Tides

 Low: January 20, 5:33 AM, 0.51 ft
High: January 20, 11:43 AM, 3.08 ft
 Low: January 20, 6:00 PM, 0.29 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier

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Atlantic Ocean

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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Sensor Depth: 0.1 feet / 0.0 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 34.213333, -77.786667

Nearby Water Temperatures

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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 (70.0 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

44.1°F
Partly cloudy
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Humidity: 57%
Feels Like: 37.2°F
Wind: NNW 14.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 20 mph
Pressure: 30.07 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 44°F
L: 31°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Tue
H: 29°F
L: 26°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Wed
H: 32°F
L: 25°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Thu
H: 38°F
L: 27°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 45°F
L: 31°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 5 μg/m3
PM10: 5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 345.95 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 12:12 AM
Moon Transit: 5:04 AM
Moonset: 10:50 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:34 AM - 7:04 AM
6:34 PM - 9:04 PM

Minor Periods

10:20 AM - 11:50 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, January 20, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 37.9°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.94 μg/m3
PM10: 6.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 358.46 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 12:12 AM
Moon Transit: 5:04 AM
Moonset: 10:50 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:34 AM - 7:04 AM
6:34 PM - 9:04 PM

Minor Periods

10:20 AM - 11:50 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate or heavy snow showers
Average Temperature: 28°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Chance of Rain: 66%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.19 μg/m3
PM10: 9.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 329 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 12:08 AM
Moon Transit: 5:44 AM
Moonset: 11:14 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 42.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:14 AM - 7:44 AM
7:15 PM - 9:45 PM

Minor Periods

10:44 AM - 12:14 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate or heavy snow showers
Average Temperature: 27.8°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Chance of Rain: 69%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.36 μg/m3
PM10: 14.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 332.48 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 1:05 AM
Moon Transit: 6:26 AM
Moonset: 11:42 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:56 AM - 8:26 AM
7:59 PM - 10:29 PM

Minor Periods

11:12 AM - 12:42 AM
12:35 AM - 2:05 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate or heavy snow showers
Average Temperature: 31.6°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 86%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 19.13 μg/m3
PM10: 19.24 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 393.2 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 2:04 AM
Moon Transit: 7:11 AM
Moonset: 12:14 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:41 AM - 9:11 AM
8:46 PM - 11:16 PM

Minor Periods

11:44 AM - 1:14 PM
1:34 AM - 3:04 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 24, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 34.9°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 0

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: 7:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 3:05 AM
Moon Transit: 8:00 AM
Moonset: 12:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:22 AM - 1:52 PM
2:35 AM - 4:05 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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