The most detailed information about the water temperature in Wrightsville Beach in Atlantic Ocean (North Carolina, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Wrightsville Beach for a week.
Water temperature in Wrightsville Beach right now
data updated 21 minutes ago64°F
yesterday: 64°F
a week ago: 62°F
Trend: stability
Today water temperature in Wrightsville Beach is 64.0°F. This is cool bathing water, but acceptable for short dives for physically fit and hardened people. Continuous exposure to such water for more than four hours can lead to severe hypothermia. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 62°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise both over the past 20 days and over the past week. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 66°F. Water temperature range in Wrightsville Beach in April is from 57 to 73 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the next 5-6 days the water temperature in Wrightsville Beach will become lower than today, but in 10 days it will still slightly rise, its value will be 64°F.
Table of water temperature values in Wrightsville Beach
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Apr 20 | 17.9°C | 18.5°C | |
| Apr 21 | 18.7°C | 18.8°C | |
| Apr 22 | 19.2°C | 18.8°C | |
| Apr 23 | 18.8°C | 19.0°C | |
| Apr 24 | 18.8°C | 19.0°C | |
| Apr 25 | 17.6°C | 18.8°C | |
| Apr 26 | 17.8°C | 19.3°C | |
| Apr 27 | 17.8°C | 19.8°C | |
| Apr 28 | 20.0°C | 18.0°C | |
| Apr 29 | 19.8°C | 17.8°C | |
| Apr 30 | 20.3°C | 18.2°C | |
| May 1 | 19.5°C | 17.5°C | |
| May 2 | 19.5°C | 17.5°C | |
| May 3 | 19.8°C | 17.8°C | |
| May 4 | 19.5°C | 17.5°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Wrightsville Beach
Water temperature in Wrightsville Beach by month
Wrightsville Beach located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 34 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in March, almost always only at the end of the month. During a year in Wrightsville Beach there are 208 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In November. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Wrightsville Beach is 71°F, by the seasons: in winter 61°F, in spring 67°F, in summer 81°F, in autumn 75°F. Minimum water temperature (55°F) in Wrightsville Beach it happens in January, maximum (83°F) in July.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Wrightsville Beach changes in each specific month:
Wrightsville Beach: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Masonboro | 64°C | 6km |
| Myrtle Grove | 63°C | 12km |
| Sea Breeze | 63°C | 18km |
| Carolina Beach | 63°C | 21km |
| Topsail Beach | 63°C | 23km |
| Kure Beach | 64°C | 25km |
| Surf City | 64°C | 33km |
| Southport | 63°C | 38km |
| Fort Caswell | 63°C | 41km |
| Caswell Beach | 64°C | 42km |
| Bald Head Island | 63°C | 42km |
| Oak Island | 64°C | 45km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Lighthouse Point, its value is 79°F. Lowest - in Nome, there water temperature now 28°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 57°F.
Water temperature data in Wrightsville Beach and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 12 kilometers. This is Wilmington International (ILM) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Wrightsville Beach: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Wrightsville Beach
22km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 4%
21km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 5%
19km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 2%
18km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 2%
19km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 14%
19km/hhumidity: 60%, clouds: 34%
18km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 96%
11km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 80%
10km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 79%
5km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 83%
7km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 69%
10km/hhumidity: 58%, clouds: 17%
12km/hhumidity: 57%, clouds: 18%
12km/hhumidity: 57%, clouds: 7%
5km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 7%
9km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 9%
11km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 6%
10km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 1%
11km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 0%
13km/hhumidity: 63%, clouds: 0%
16km/hhumidity: 59%, clouds: 0%
17km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 6%
15km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 10%
15km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 2%
14km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 3%
12km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 0%
16km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 0%
17km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 0%
17km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 3%
18km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 50%
18km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 100%
14km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 100%
10km/hhumidity: 94%, clouds: 79%
10km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 44%
8km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 0%
