Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

81.1°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 12:42 AM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: June 24, 3:34 AM, 3.4 ft
Low: June 24, 10:06 AM, 0.2 ft
 High: June 24, 4:24 PM, 4.3 ft
Low: June 24, 10:54 PM, 0.6 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

75.9°F
Overcast
Overcast
79.4°F
80°F
77%
NNE 7.6 mph
10.5 mph
76.4°F
69.4°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1016 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 86°F
L: 71°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 85°F
L: 76°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 89°F
L: 76°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 95°F
L: 78°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 88°F
L: 76°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.4 μg/m3
PM10: 4.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 139 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 4:02 PM
Moon Transit: 9:19 PM
Moonset: 2:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 71.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:08 AM - 12:38 AM
8:49 PM - 11:19 PM

Minor Periods

3:32 PM - 5:02 PM
1:32 AM - 3:02 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Small Craft Advisory issued June 23 at 12:37PM EDT until June 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue June 23, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Tue June 23, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
85.5°F
70.7°F
77.9°F
63%
0 in
4%
0%
12.5 mph
10.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.78 μg/m3
PM10: 6.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 4:02 PM
Moon Transit: 9:19 PM
Moonset: 2:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 71.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:08 AM - 12:38 AM
8:49 PM - 11:19 PM

Minor Periods

3:32 PM - 5:02 PM
1:32 AM - 3:02 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
84.9°F
75.5°F
80°F
68%
0 in
17%
0%
11.6 mph
9.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.17 μg/m3
PM10: 13.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 110.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 5:02 PM
Moon Transit: 10:05 PM
Moonset: 2:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:53 AM - 1:23 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:32 PM - 6:02 PM
2:02 AM - 3:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, June 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
88.5°F
76.4°F
82.3°F
68%
0 in
7%
0%
16.8 mph
10.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.48 μg/m3
PM10: 10.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 120 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 6:01 PM
Moon Transit: 10:54 PM
Moonset: 3:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:40 AM - 2:10 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:31 PM - 7:01 PM
2:35 AM - 4:05 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
95.1°F
78.4°F
86.3°F
63%
0.06 in
57%
0%
18.6 mph
9.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.66 μg/m3
PM10: 11.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.66 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 6:58 PM
Moon Transit: 11:44 PM
Moonset: 3:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:30 AM - 3:00 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

6:28 PM - 7:58 PM
3:14 AM - 4:44 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
88.2°F
75.9°F
82°F
68%
0.59 in
70%
0%
16.3 mph
1.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.89 μg/m3
PM10: 8.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 169.11 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.78 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 7:52 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:21 PM - 3:51 PM

Minor Periods

7:22 PM - 8:52 PM
4:00 AM - 5:30 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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