Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

83.5°F

Measurement Time: Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:48 PM EDT

Today's Tides

 Low: July 25, 2:33 AM, -0.12 ft
High: July 25, 8:17 AM, 4.12 ft
 Low: July 25, 2:27 PM, -0.22 ft
High: July 25, 8:42 PM, 5.08 ft

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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

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 (70.0 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

82.9°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 85%
Feels Like: 91.3°F
Wind: SW 9.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.7 mph
Pressure: 30.07 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 97°F
L: 78°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 101°F
L: 81°F
Heavy rain
Sun
H: 97°F
L: 82°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 95°F
L: 73°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 91°F
L: 75°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 13.51 μg/m3
PM10: 19.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 214.6 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moonrise: 6:58 AM
Moon Transit: 2:10 PM
Moonset: 9:14 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:55 AM - 5:25 AM
1:40 PM - 4:10 PM

Minor Periods

8:44 PM - 10:14 PM
6:28 AM - 7:58 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 25 at 12:10PM EDT until July 26 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 12:10 PM
Expires: Sat July 26, 2025, 1:00 AM

* 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 9 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday. * 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.

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.


Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 1:11PM EDT until July 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 1:11 PM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.


Extreme Heat Warning issued July 25 at 1:11PM EDT until July 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 1:11 PM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.


Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 25 at 12:10PM EDT until July 26 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 12:10 PM
Expires: Sat July 26, 2025, 1:00 AM

* 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 9 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday. * 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.

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.


Extreme Heat Warning issued July 25 at 7:34PM EDT until July 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri July 25, 2025, 7:34 PM
Expires: Sat July 26, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.


Friday, July 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 86.5°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.54 μg/m3
PM10: 13.08 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 311.98 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moonrise: 6:58 AM
Moon Transit: 2:10 PM
Moonset: 9:14 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:55 AM - 5:25 AM
1:40 PM - 4:10 PM

Minor Periods

8:44 PM - 10:14 PM
6:28 AM - 7:58 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 88.3°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 66%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 2.6

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 17.01 μg/m3
PM10: 20.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 266.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moonrise: 8:04 AM
Moon Transit: 3:00 PM
Moonset: 9:44 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:46 AM - 6:16 AM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Minor Periods

9:14 PM - 10:44 PM
7:34 AM - 9:04 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 87.3°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 83%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 2.7

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 20.96 μg/m3
PM10: 21.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 305.47 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 120.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:19 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 9:08 AM
Moon Transit: 3:43 PM
Moonset: 10:11 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:32 AM - 7:02 AM
3:13 PM - 5:43 PM

Minor Periods

9:41 PM - 11:11 PM
8:38 AM - 10:08 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, July 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 85.8°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 79%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 2.4

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 24.72 μg/m3
PM10: 28.37 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 329 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 123.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 10:08 AM
Moon Transit: 4:25 PM
Moonset: 10:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:15 AM - 7:45 AM
3:55 PM - 6:25 PM

Minor Periods

10:05 PM - 11:35 PM
9:38 AM - 11:08 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 81°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 86%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 2.3

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 33.13 μg/m3
PM10: 33.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 561.55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 11:05 AM
Moon Transit: 5:06 PM
Moonset: 10:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:56 AM - 8:26 AM
4:36 PM - 7:06 PM

Minor Periods

10:29 PM - 11:59 PM
10:35 AM - 12:05 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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