Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

64.9°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:36 AM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: October 30, 1:52 AM, 3.57 ft
Low: October 30, 8:22 AM, 1.18 ft
 High: October 30, 2:26 PM, 4.39 ft
Low: October 30, 9:13 PM, 0.94 ft

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Local Points of Interest

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Atlantic Ocean

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

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 (70.0 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

63.1°F
Mist
Conditions: Mist
Humidity: 94%
Feels Like: 63.1°F
Wind: SW 5.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 9.3 mph
Pressure: 29.72 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
Thu
H: 70°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 65°F
L: 48°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 67°F
L: 49°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 72°F
L: 53°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 73°F
L: 58°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 5.35 μg/m3
PM10: 7.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 2:57 PM
Moon Transit: 8:19 PM
Moonset: 12:45 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:06 AM - 11:36 AM
7:49 PM - 10:19 PM

Minor Periods

2:27 PM - 3:57 PM
12:15 AM - 1:45 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 29 at 7:34PM EDT until October 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 7:34 PM
Expires: Thu October 30, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong west to east longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * 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.
Thursday, October 30, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 64.7°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 80%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 0.9

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.77 μg/m3
PM10: 5.49 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 154.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 2:57 PM
Moon Transit: 8:19 PM
Moonset: 12:45 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:06 AM - 11:36 AM
7:49 PM - 10:19 PM

Minor Periods

2:27 PM - 3:57 PM
12:15 AM - 1:45 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, October 31, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 56.1°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.49 μg/m3
PM10: 3.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:19 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 3:27 PM
Moon Transit: 9:06 PM
Moonset: 1:49 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 74.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:54 AM - 12:24 AM
8:36 PM - 11:06 PM

Minor Periods

2:57 PM - 4:27 PM
1:19 AM - 2:49 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 56.6°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.34 μg/m3
PM10: 8.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 190.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:18 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 3:55 PM
Moon Transit: 9:53 PM
Moonset: 2:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:41 AM - 1:11 PM
9:23 PM - 11:53 PM

Minor Periods

3:25 PM - 4:55 PM
2:25 AM - 3:55 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 59.8°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.9 μg/m3
PM10: 14 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 253.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:17 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 4:24 PM
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 4:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:28 AM - 1:58 PM
12:01 AM - 2:31 PM

Minor Periods

3:54 PM - 5:24 PM
3:32 AM - 5:02 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, November 3, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 66.6°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 82%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 4

Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:16 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 4:54 PM
Moon Transit: 11:33 PM
Moonset: 5:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:18 AM - 2:48 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:24 PM - 5:54 PM
4:41 AM - 6:11 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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