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

Rip Current Statement issued October 7 at 7:40PM EDT until October 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue October 7, 2025, 7:40 PM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 3:45 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 1:35AM EDT until October 8 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 1:35 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 1:35AM EDT until October 8 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 1:35 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one 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 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

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.

Rip Current Statement issued October 8 at 1:35AM EDT until October 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 1:35 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 1:35AM EDT until October 8 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 1:35 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 3:55PM EDT until October 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Tue October 7, 2025, 3:55 PM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area.

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 7 at 8:37PM EDT until October 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Tue October 7, 2025, 8:37 PM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 8:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks. For the Beach Hazards Statement, beaches in Western Carteret and Coastal Onslow Counties. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3:10 PM Wednesday.

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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 8:37PM EDT until October 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Tue October 7, 2025, 8:37 PM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 8:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks. For the Beach Hazards Statement, beaches in Western Carteret and Coastal Onslow Counties. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3:10 PM Wednesday.

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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.