Local weather forecast

Weather in Oak Island, NC

Updated 2026-08-11 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 28465

Sunny
Now89°F

Sunny

High / Low91° / 78°
Rain chance10%
Wind7 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 1:49AM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny89°8% rain
12 PMSunny89°9% rain
1 PMSunny90°9% rain
2 PMSunny91°8% rain
3 PMSunny90°8% rain
4 PMSunny89°9% rain
5 PMSunny88°9% rain
6 PMSunny86°10% rain
7 PMSunny85°11% rain
8 PMSunny84°12% rain
9 PMClear83°11% rain
10 PMClear83°11% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
91° 78°Sunny
Rain 10%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
92° 78°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 11 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
91° 78°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like103°F
Humidity78%
Pressure30.07 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind7 mph W
Wind gusts8 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:31 AM
Sunset08:03 PM
Moonrise04:38 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

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

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 103°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

89°F, 8% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 89°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 12%.

High UV protection needed

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

Oak Island weather today

Sunny and 89°F in Oak Island, NC. Today's high is 91°F with a 10% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 8 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, pressure is 30.07 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Oak Island

Sunrise is at 06:31 AM and sunset is at 08:03 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 92°F and a low near 78°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.

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