Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 4:48 PM EST
Today's Tides
Low: February 1, 12:13 AM, -0.9 ft
High: February 1, 6:31 AM, 4.7 ft
Low: February 1, 1:06 PM, -0.7 ft
High: February 1, 6:51 PM, 3.9 ft
Temperature Locations
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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: 37°F
L: 17°F

Mon
H: 45°F
L: 14°F

Tue
H: 48°F
L: 29°F

Wed
H: 51°F
L: 44°F

Thu
H: 39°F
L: 30°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:28 PM - 3:58 PM
Minor Periods
5:05 PM - 6:35 PM6:36 AM - 8:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 12:24AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:24 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 1 at 12:21AM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:21 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in southeastern NC and portions of extreme northeastern SC. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches for inland areas and much of northeastern SC. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 10:26AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:26 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...Hazardous travel will persist due to snow and very cold temperatures. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 1:29AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:29 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below. * WHERE...Coastal Onslow, Duplin, Greene, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Northern Craven, and Pitt Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 1 at 1:29AM EST until February 1 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:29 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Duplin, Onslow, Jones, Craven, Pamlico, and Western Carteret counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 12:20PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:20 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 10:33AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:33 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...Snow accumulations from yesterday and last night will remain in place. This afternoon's sunshine but below freezing temperatures could lead to icy conditions. * WHERE...All of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:28 PM - 3:58 PM
Minor Periods
5:05 PM - 6:35 PM6:36 AM - 8:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 12:43 AM
Moonset: 7:42 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:13 AM - 2:43 AM2:20 PM - 4:50 PM
Minor Periods
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM7:12 AM - 8:42 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 1:33 AM
Moonset: 8:13 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:03 AM - 3:33 AM3:07 PM - 5:37 PM
Minor Periods
7:20 PM - 8:50 PM7:43 AM - 9:13 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 2:19 AM
Moonset: 8:40 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 90.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:49 AM - 4:19 AM3:52 PM - 6:22 PM
Minor Periods
8:23 PM - 9:53 PM8:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 55 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 3:03 AM
Moonset: 9:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:33 AM - 5:03 AM4:35 PM - 7:05 PM
Minor Periods
9:23 PM - 10:53 PM8:35 AM - 10:05 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
