Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 2:24 PM EDT
Today's Tides
High: June 22, 4:49 AM, 3.67 ft
Low: June 22, 11:02 AM, -0.34 ft
High: June 22, 5:29 PM, 5.01 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
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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

Humidity: 68%
Feels Like: 97.9°F
Wind: SE 4.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 10.5
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 92°F
L: 75°F

Mon
H: 98°F
L: 75°F

Tue
H: 100°F
L: 80°F

Wed
H: 94°F
L: 77°F

Thu
H: 90°F
L: 74°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 98 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 10:21 AM
Moonset: 5:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:51 AM - 12:21 AM
Minor Periods
5:19 PM - 6:49 PM2:34 AM - 4:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 22 at 5:35AM EDT until June 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 5:35 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 5:00 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 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening. * 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 June 22 at 5:35AM EDT until June 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 5:35 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 5:00 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 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening. * 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
Average Temperature: 81°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 10:21 AM
Moonset: 5:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:51 AM - 12:21 AM
Minor Periods
5:19 PM - 6:49 PM2:34 AM - 4:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.2°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 11:22 AM
Moonset: 7:03 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:03 AM - 2:33 AM10:52 AM - 1:22 PM
Minor Periods
6:33 PM - 8:03 PM3:19 AM - 4:49 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 87.6°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 12:27 AM
Moonset: 8:13 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:07 AM - 3:37 AM11:57 AM - 2:27 PM
Minor Periods
7:43 PM - 9:13 PM4:14 AM - 5:44 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.1°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 1:32 PM
Moonset: 9:14 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:12 AM - 4:42 AM1:02 PM - 3:32 PM
Minor Periods
8:44 PM - 10:14 PM5:17 AM - 6:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.2°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 98 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 2:34 PM
Moonset: 10:04 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:15 AM - 5:45 AM2:04 PM - 4:34 PM
Minor Periods
9:34 PM - 11:04 PM6:27 AM - 7:57 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5