Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 5:36 PM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: May 17, 2:32 AM, -0.4 ft
High: May 17, 8:11 AM, 4.0 ft
Low: May 17, 2:22 PM, -0.6 ft
High: May 17, 8:40 PM, 5.5 ft
Temperature Locations
View Nearby Locations View All North Carolina Locations View Locations Near Me
Local Points of Interest
Johnnie Mercers Fishing PierStation 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 78°F
L: 64°F

Mon
H: 79°F
L: 69°F

Tue
H: 79°F
L: 68°F

Wed
H: 80°F
L: 68°F

Thu
H: 80°F
L: 70°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 1:58 PM
Moonset: 9:41 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:38 AM - 5:08 AM1:28 PM - 3:58 PM
Minor Periods
9:11 PM - 10:41 PM5:52 AM - 7:22 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 17 at 4:10AM EDT until May 18 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 4:10 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
* 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 Monday. * 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. * 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 May 17 at 2:13PM EDT until May 18 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 2:13 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 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 Monday. * 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. * 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 1:58 PM
Moonset: 9:41 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:38 AM - 5:08 AM1:28 PM - 3:58 PM
Minor Periods
9:11 PM - 10:41 PM5:52 AM - 7:22 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 3:06 PM
Moonset: 10:51 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:44 AM - 6:14 AM2:36 PM - 5:06 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 PM - 11:51 PM6:51 AM - 8:21 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 4:12 PM
Moonset: 11:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:51 AM - 7:21 AM3:42 PM - 6:12 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 5:14 PM
Moonset: 12:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:55 AM - 8:25 AM4:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 AM - 10:43 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 6:10 PM
Moonset: 12:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:54 AM - 9:24 AM5:40 PM - 8:10 PM
Minor Periods
10:26 AM - 11:56 AM12:07 AM - 1:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
