Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

75.6°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 3:24 AM EDT

Today's Tides

High: September 18, 5:16 AM, 4.24 ft
 Low: September 18, 11:27 AM, 0.51 ft
High: September 18, 5:45 PM, 4.90 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier

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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)
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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

68.4°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 68.4°F
Wind: NNE 4.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.8 mph
Pressure: 30 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 83°F
L: 69°F
Mist
Fri
H: 83°F
L: 72°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 87°F
L: 71°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 85°F
L: 67°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 81°F
L: 68°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 29.05 μg/m3
PM10: 29.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 462.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 3:38 AM
Moon Transit: 10:46 AM
Moonset: 5:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:16 AM - 12:46 AM

Minor Periods

5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
3:08 AM - 4:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 75°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 25.89 μg/m3
PM10: 26.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 411.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 3:38 AM
Moon Transit: 10:46 AM
Moonset: 5:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:16 AM - 12:46 AM

Minor Periods

5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
3:08 AM - 4:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, September 19, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mist
Average Temperature: 75.8°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 32.91 μg/m3
PM10: 35.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 402.63 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:11 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 4:43 AM
Moon Transit: 11:32 AM
Moonset: 6:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:21 AM - 2:51 AM
11:02 AM - 1:32 PM

Minor Periods

5:44 PM - 7:14 PM
4:13 AM - 5:43 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 78°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 25.83 μg/m3
PM10: 26.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 406.63 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 5:44 AM
Moon Transit: 12:16 AM
Moonset: 6:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:05 AM - 3:35 AM
11:46 AM - 2:16 PM

Minor Periods

6:10 PM - 7:40 PM
5:14 AM - 6:44 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 75.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.11 μg/m3
PM10: 13.49 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 350.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 6:43 AM
Moon Transit: 12:57 AM
Moonset: 7:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:47 AM - 4:17 AM
12:27 AM - 2:57 PM

Minor Periods

6:33 PM - 8:03 PM
6:13 AM - 7:43 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, September 22, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 73.2°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 0

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: 6:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 7:41 AM
Moon Transit: 1:38 PM
Moonset: 7:27 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:28 AM - 4:58 AM
1:08 PM - 3:38 PM

Minor Periods

6:57 PM - 8:27 PM
7:11 AM - 8:41 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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