Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, June 26, 2025, 6:42 PM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: June 26, 2:53 AM, -0.31 ft
High: June 26, 8:33 AM, 3.89 ft
Low: June 26, 2:41 PM, -0.42 ft
High: June 26, 9:00 PM, 5.22 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: 58%
Feels Like: 103.4°F
Wind: S 9.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 1.5
Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 96°F
L: 73°F

Fri
H: 95°F
L: 77°F

Sat
H: 94°F
L: 78°F

Sun
H: 95°F
L: 79°F

Mon
H: 91°F
L: 76°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 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
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 26 at 2:27PM EDT until June 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 2:27 PM
Expires: Fri June 27, 2025, 2:00 AM
* 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 Friday. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road will experience minor flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, one block of Water Street may observe shallow flooding up to three inches in depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 26 at 2:27PM EDT until June 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 2:27 PM
Expires: Fri June 27, 2025, 2:00 AM
* 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 Friday. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road will experience minor flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, one block of Water Street may observe shallow flooding up to three inches in depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Heat Advisory issued June 26 at 11:17AM EDT until June 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 11:17 AM
Expires: Thu June 26, 2025, 7:30 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued June 26 at 11:17AM EDT until June 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 11:17 AM
Expires: Thu June 26, 2025, 7:30 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued June 26 at 12:23PM EDT until June 26 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 12:23 PM
Expires: Thu June 26, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values of 102 to 105. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.2°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 116.76 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
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.4°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 3:30 PM
Moonset: 10:44 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:14 AM - 6:44 AM3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Minor Periods
10:14 PM - 11:44 PM7:38 AM - 9:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.1°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 4:21 PM
Moonset: 11:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:08 AM - 7:38 AM3:51 PM - 6:21 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:47 AM - 10:17 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.5°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 5:07 PM
Moonset: 12:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:56 AM - 8:26 AM4:37 PM - 7:07 PM
Minor Periods
9:52 AM - 11:22 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.8°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 5:50 PM
Moonset: 12:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 21.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:40 AM - 9:10 AM5:20 PM - 7:50 PM
Minor Periods
10:52 AM - 12:22 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5