Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

79.0°F

Measurement Time: Friday, June 19, 2026, 9:30 PM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: June 19, 5:39 AM, -0.2 ft
 High: June 19, 11:45 AM, 4.2 ft
Low: June 19, 5:46 PM, 0.0 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)
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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

82°F
Clear
Clear
84.8°F
84.9°F
72%
SW 6 mph
11.9 mph
81.2°F
66°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1012 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Fri
H: 89°F
L: 78°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 88°F
L: 73°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 86°F
L: 75°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 88°F
L: 77°F
Moderate rain
Tue
H: 93°F
L: 74°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6 μg/m3
PM10: 6.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 146 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 10:58 AM
Moon Transit: 5:42 PM
Moonset: 12:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:28 AM - 8:58 AM
5:12 PM - 7:42 PM

Minor Periods

10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Small Craft Advisory issued June 19 at 2:19PM EDT until June 19 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 2:19 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 9:00 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 9 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.
Friday, June 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
88.7°F
77.7°F
81.2°F
74%
0.22 in
65%
0%
20.4 mph
9.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.36 μg/m3
PM10: 6.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 123.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 10:58 AM
Moon Transit: 5:42 PM
Moonset: 12:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:28 AM - 8:58 AM
5:12 PM - 7:42 PM

Minor Periods

10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
87.8°F
73°F
80.8°F
59%
0 in
3%
0%
9.6 mph
10.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.53 μg/m3
PM10: 6.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 12:03 AM
Moon Transit: 6:27 PM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:16 AM - 9:46 AM
5:57 PM - 8:27 PM

Minor Periods

11:33 AM - 1:03 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86.3°F
74.8°F
81°F
61%
0 in
4%
0%
11.9 mph
10.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.49 μg/m3
PM10: 10.59 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 120.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 1:04 PM
Moon Transit: 7:10 PM
Moonset: 12:44 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 38.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
6:40 PM - 9:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:34 AM - 2:04 PM
12:14 AM - 1:44 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, June 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
87.7°F
76.9°F
81.8°F
74%
0.07 in
57%
0%
18.1 mph
10.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.78 μg/m3
PM10: 6.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 117.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 2:04 PM
Moon Transit: 7:53 PM
Moonset: 1:09 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:42 AM - 11:12 AM
7:23 PM - 9:53 PM

Minor Periods

1:34 PM - 3:04 PM
12:39 AM - 2:09 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
93.3°F
73.6°F
84.7°F
65%
0.43 in
66%
0%
13.4 mph
10.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.44 μg/m3
PM10: 7.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.78 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 3:03 PM
Moon Transit: 8:35 PM
Moonset: 1:34 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:25 AM - 11:55 AM
8:05 PM - 10:35 PM

Minor Periods

2:33 PM - 4:03 PM
1:04 AM - 2:34 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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