Emerald Isle Beach or Wrightsville Beach today?
Emerald Isle, North Carolina · Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina — 87 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
92Emerald Isle Beach
vs
92Wrightsville Beach
Too close to call today. Emerald Isle Beach scores 92 and Wrightsville Beach scores 92, 87 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Emerald Isle Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Wrightsville Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 96 vs 90.
| Activity | Emerald Isle Beach | Wrightsville Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 95 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 92 | 91 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 90 | 96 | Wrightsville Beach |
| Surfing | 53 | 53 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Emerald Isle Beach | Wrightsville Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 83°F | 84°F |
| Wave height | 2.2 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Air temperature | 76°F | 75°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:47 AM | High 7:55 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Emerald Isle Beach or Wrightsville Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (92 and 92), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Emerald Isle Beach and Wrightsville Beach?
About 87 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.