North Carolina • Wilmington • Buoy: 41036

Wrightsville Beach

Good

Wave Height

3-5

ft

Swell

~4s

SSE

Wind

11mph

Onshore (SSE)

Water

76°

Boardshorts

Rising• High in 5m

Updated: 10/10/2026, 5:42:37 PM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
L6:42pm0.3ft
Tomorrow
H12:32am4.6ft
L6:48am0.3ft
H1:01pm5.3ft
L7:24pm0.5ft
Tue, Oct 13
H1:16am4.3ft
L7:26am0.5ft
H1:47pm5.1ft
L8:04pm0.7ft
Wed, Oct 14
H2:01am4.0ft
L8:01am0.7ft

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 76°F. Boardshorts or a rashguard should be comfortable.

What is the surf like at Wrightsville Beach today?

Wrightsville Beach currently has waves around 3-5ft. 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 8:17 AM 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 2:09 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

Sunday morning looks like your best bet with 4 foot waves, light offshore winds, and a high tide pumping through at noon. Conditions go downhill quick after that, so get out early or you're looking at mushy 1-2 foot slop for the next few days.

Updated 10/11/2026, 6:28:16 AM

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.