Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Current Water Temperature

72.1°F

Measurement Time: Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:54 PM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: May 18, 3:24 AM, -0.4 ft
 High: May 18, 9:05 AM, 3.9 ft
Low: May 18, 3:13 PM, -0.6 ft
 High: May 18, 9:35 PM, 5.4 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier

Atlantic Ocean

Station 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

79°F
Sunny
Sunny
84.9°F
77.7°F
79%
S 11.6 mph
16.6 mph
73.3°F
71.2°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1024 mbar
0.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 76°F
L: 68°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 79°F
L: 66°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 80°F
L: 69°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 80°F
L: 70°F
Moderate rain
Fri
H: 79°F
L: 69°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 15.65 μg/m3
PM10: 18.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 7:21 AM
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 AM
2:36 PM - 5:06 PM

Minor Periods

10:21 PM - 11:51 PM
6:51 AM - 8:21 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 18 at 5:23AM EDT until May 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 5:23 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 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 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * 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 18 at 1:55PM EDT until May 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 1:55 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 11:00 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 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road may experience minor coastal flooding. Water will spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.3°F
68.2°F
72°F
90%
0 in
0%
0%
12.3 mph
9.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 15.49 μg/m3
PM10: 18.78 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 140.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 7:21 AM
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 AM
2:36 PM - 5:06 PM

Minor Periods

10:21 PM - 11:51 PM
6:51 AM - 8:21 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78.9°F
66.2°F
73.3°F
77%
0 in
0%
0%
11 mph
9.7


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 21.56 μg/m3
PM10: 26.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 8:30 AM
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 AM
3:42 PM - 6:12 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
79.7°F
68.8°F
74.2°F
78%
0 in
0%
0%
13.4 mph
9.7


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 16.95 μg/m3
PM10: 21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:06 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 9:43 AM
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 AM
4:44 PM - 7:14 PM

Minor Periods

9:13 AM - 10:43 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
80.1°F
69.9°F
75.1°F
78%
0 in
0%
0%
13 mph
0.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.68 μg/m3
PM10: 15.09 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 113.3 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 10:56 AM
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 AM
5:40 PM - 8:10 PM

Minor Periods

10:26 AM - 11:56 AM
12:07 AM - 1:37 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
79.1°F
68.5°F
74.1°F
83%
0.37 in
86%
0%
11.2 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.39 μg/m3
PM10: 16.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 12:05 AM
Moon Transit: 7:01 PM
Moonset: 1:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:47 AM - 10:17 AM
6:31 PM - 9:01 PM

Minor Periods

11:35 AM - 1:05 PM
12:45 AM - 2:15 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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