Local weather forecast

Weather in Oak Island, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 28465

Sunny
Now74°F

Sunny

High / Low79° / 55°
Rain chance2%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 1:45AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts.

Safety instructions

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny74°1% rain
1 PMSunny77°1% rain
2 PMSunny78°1% rain
3 PMSunny79°0% rain
4 PMSunny79°0% rain
5 PMSunny79°0% rain
6 PMSunny76°1% rain
7 PMSunny70°1% rain
8 PMClear67°2% rain
9 PMClear66°2% rain
10 PMClear65°2% rain
11 PMClear64°2% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
79° 55°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
82° 57°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
83° 59°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like67°F
Humidity35%
Pressure29.94 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind11 mph NNW
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:03 AM
Sunset07:04 PM
Moonrise06:57 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 79°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 57°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 3%
Strongest gusts12 PM · 17 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 2%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 67°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

70°F, 1% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 74°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 2%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Local weather characteristics in Oak Island

North Carolina ranges from Atlantic coast to Appalachian mountains, producing large local differences in temperature, wind and precipitation. Summers are generally warm and humid.

Oak Island is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 33.92°N latitude and 78.16°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Oak Island weather today

Sunny and 74°F in Oak Island, NC. Today's high is 79°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 35%, pressure is 29.94 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Oak Island

Sunrise is at 07:03 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 82°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 2%.

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