Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

81.9°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:36 AM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: July 8, 1:37 AM, 3.8 ft
Low: July 8, 8:06 AM, 0.1 ft
 High: July 8, 2:17 PM, 4.3 ft
Low: July 8, 9:06 PM, 0.7 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

81°F
Clear
Clear
88.7°F
88.3°F
85%
WSW 9.4 mph
14.7 mph
80.8°F
76.3°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1016 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 96°F
L: 81°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 95°F
L: 83°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 96°F
L: 81°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 96°F
L: 77°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 86°F
L: 76°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.8 μg/m3
PM10: 6.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 114 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 12:46 AM
Moon Transit: 7:31 AM
Moonset: 2:27 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 26.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:01 AM - 9:31 AM
9:07 PM - 11:37 PM

Minor Periods

1:57 PM - 3:27 PM
12:16 AM - 1:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 8 at 3:01AM EDT until July 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 3:01 AM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong afternoon and evening South to North longshore current expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
96.4°F
80.8°F
86.9°F
70%
0 in
6%
0%
18.6 mph
8.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.45 μg/m3
PM10: 8.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.42 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 12:46 AM
Moon Transit: 7:31 AM
Moonset: 2:27 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 26.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:01 AM - 9:31 AM
9:07 PM - 11:37 PM

Minor Periods

1:57 PM - 3:27 PM
12:16 AM - 1:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
95.4°F
83°F
88°F
61%
0 in
6%
0%
21.3 mph
10.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.12 μg/m3
PM10: 9.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 120.46 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 1:18 AM
Moon Transit: 8:22 AM
Moonset: 3:37 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 17.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:52 AM - 10:22 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:07 PM - 4:37 PM
12:48 AM - 2:18 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, July 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
95.5°F
81.1°F
86°F
64%
0.08 in
57%
0%
21 mph
10.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.8 μg/m3
PM10: 9.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 117.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 1:57 AM
Moon Transit: 9:19 AM
Moonset: 4:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:49 AM - 11:19 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:21 PM - 5:51 PM
1:27 AM - 2:57 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
96°F
76.8°F
85.7°F
64%
0.14 in
57%
0%
19.2 mph
10.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.01 μg/m3
PM10: 8.42 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 121.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 2:45 AM
Moon Transit: 10:21 AM
Moonset: 6:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:51 AM - 12:21 AM

Minor Periods

5:34 PM - 7:04 PM
2:15 AM - 3:45 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
85.9°F
75.5°F
78.5°F
81%
1.29 in
82%
0%
8.5 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.27 μg/m3
PM10: 8.51 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.56 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.11 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 3:44 AM
Moon Transit: 11:28 AM
Moonset: 7:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:06 AM - 2:36 AM
10:58 AM - 1:28 PM

Minor Periods

6:42 PM - 8:12 PM
3:14 AM - 4:44 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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