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North Carolina • WilmingtonBuoy: 41036

Wrightsville Beach

Junky

Wave Height

1-2

ft

Swell

~6s

E

Wind

9mph

Offshore (WNW)

Water

67°

3/2mm

Rising• High in 5h 54m

Updated: 5/3/2026, 5:42:30 PM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Tomorrow
H1:35am4.5ft
L7:55am0.3ft
H1:49pm3.2ft
L7:42pm0.4ft
Tue, May 5
H2:16am4.3ft
L8:30am0.5ft
H2:32pm3.1ft
L8:14pm0.6ft
Wed, May 6
H2:58am4.1ft
L9:07am0.6ft
H3:15pm3.0ft

Recent History

No recent history available

About Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach is one of North Carolina's most popular surf spots, offering consistent waves in a developed beach town setting. The sandbars produce fun, workable peaks that handle a variety of swell directions. It's a competitive lineup with strong local talent, but the wave quality justifies the crowd. Hurricane season can deliver memorable sessions with serious size and power.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at Wrightsville Beach?

The current water temperature at Wrightsville Beach is 67°F. A 3/2mm wetsuit is recommended.

What is the surf like at Wrightsville Beach today?

Wrightsville Beach currently has waves around 1-2ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.

What time is high tide at Wrightsville Beach?

Today's high tide at Wrightsville Beach is at 8:54 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What time is low tide at Wrightsville Beach?

Today's low tide at Wrightsville Beach is at 3:19 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What are the best conditions for surfing Wrightsville Beach?

Wrightsville Beach works best with swells from the E, SE and W, NW winds (offshore). The ideal tide is mid.

Is Wrightsville Beach good for beginners?

Wrightsville Beach is best suited for intermediate surfers who are comfortable paddling out and catching unbroken waves. Beginners may find it challenging on bigger days.

This Week's Outlook

Tuesday morning looks most promising with shoulder-high surf and that south swell, even though it's pretty short interval at 4 seconds. I'd hit it around mid-morning when the tide's filling back in after the 8:30 AM low.

Updated 5/3/2026, 6:26:24 PM

Spot Info

Break TypeBeach Break
BottomSand
Skill LevelIntermediate
CrowdModerate to Heavy
Best TideMid
Best SwellE, SE
Best WindW, NW
ParkingPublic lots and street parking

Local Tip

Active local scene with strong talent. Hurricane season brings the goods. Competitive lineup.