Wrightsville Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 65°F, wind 5 mph
- Low UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
97/100
- 75°F, wind 3 mph
- Clear skies
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
99/100
- 75°F, wind 6 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS ILM Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-13. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:26 AM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:47 AM | 5.1 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:04 PM | 0.7 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:01 PM | 4.0 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Wrightsville Beach · 1 km away.
About Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach sits on the North Carolina coast, where the water runs from about 53°F in January to 85°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in May, June, July, August, September and October — 6 months of the year — peaking around 85°F in July and dropping to about 53°F in January.
Today it is 76°F. That is 3° above the October average of 73°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Wrightsville Beach about 1 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Wrightsville Beach?
We score today 99 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Wrightsville Beach?
About 76°F. That is 3° above the October average of 73°F here.
Are there rip currents at Wrightsville Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Wrightsville Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Wrightsville Beach about 1 km away on the open coast.