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North Carolina • WilmingtonBuoy: 41036

Wrightsville Beach

Junky

Wave Height

1-3

ft

Swell

~4s

S

Wind

12mph

Sideshore (SW)

Water

81°

Boardshorts

Falling• Low in 3h 43m

Updated: 6/19/2026, 5:42:29 AM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
L9:39am-0.2ft
H3:45pm4.2ft
L9:46pm0.0ft
Tomorrow
H4:04am4.6ft
L10:34am-0.1ft
H4:40pm4.2ft
L10:52pm0.3ft
Sun, Jun 21
H4:56am4.3ft
L11:32am0.0ft
H5:34pm4.2ft
Mon, Jun 22
L12:01am0.5ft
H5:46am3.9ft

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 81°F. Boardshorts or a rashguard should be comfortable.

What is the surf like at Wrightsville Beach today?

Wrightsville Beach currently has waves around 1-3ft. 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 11:11 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 5:39 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

Friday morning looks like your best bet with 3-4ft waves and decent period, even though the wind will be up. The rest of the week is pretty small at 1-2ft, so you might want to wait for that Friday swell if you can handle the breezy conditions.

Updated 6/15/2026, 6:26:21 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.