Local weather forecast

Weather in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 28480

Sunny
Now67°F

Sunny

High / Low80° / 59°
Rain chance2%
Wind13 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 1:45AM EDT until September 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

Safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 6:30PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Seas up to 6 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters, 10 to 20 NM from shore. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny67°1% rain
11 AMSunny71°1% rain
12 PMSunny74°1% rain
1 PMSunny76°1% rain
2 PMSunny78°1% rain
3 PMSunny79°0% rain
4 PMSunny80°1% rain
5 PMSunny79°1% rain
6 PMSunny78°1% rain
7 PMSunny75°1% rain
8 PMClear73°1% rain
9 PMClear72°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
80° 59°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
81° 65°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
82° 63°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like58°F
Humidity44%
Pressure29.95 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph NNW
Wind gusts25 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:02 AM
Sunset07:02 PM
Moonrise06:55 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 80°F
Coolest hour4 AM · 65°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 7%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 25 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 1%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 58°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

73°F, 1% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 25 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 67°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 1%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 3.

Local weather characteristics in Wrightsville Beach

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

Wrightsville Beach is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 34.21°N latitude and 77.80°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.

Wrightsville Beach weather today

Sunny and 67°F in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Today's high is 80°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 44%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach

Sunrise is at 07:02 AM and sunset is at 07:02 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 81°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 2%.

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