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Wrightsville Beach Surf Forecast
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Wrightsville Beach Surf Forecast / Carolina North / USA

2 h 57 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wrightsville Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Wrightsville Beach in the next 12 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 12) at 2PM.
Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
Best Surf | - | - |
Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wrightsville Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 17 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 42 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 36 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | on | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:31PM 1.66 | 8:53AM 1.39 | 9:23PM 1.60 | 9:47AM 1.41 | 10:15PM 1.51 | 10:42AM 1.41 | 11:06PM 1.41 | 11:35AM 1.40 | 11:56PM 1.30 | 12:25PM 1.37 | 12:44AM 1.20 | 1:15PM 1.33 | 1:31AM 1.11 | 2:06PM 1.29 | 2:21AM 1.03 | 3:02PM 1.26 | 3:18AM 0.98 | 4:02PM 1.25 | 4:20AM 0.98 | 5:01PM 1.28 | 5:18AM 1.02 | 5:50PM 1.32 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:21PM -0.17 | 3:00AM -0.14 | 3:13PM -0.16 | 3:45AM -0.13 | 4:04PM -0.11 | 4:28AM -0.09 | 4:54PM -0.02 | 5:12AM -0.02 | 5:48PM 0.09 | 5:58AM 0.06 | 6:49PM 0.20 | 6:50AM 0.13 | 7:57PM 0.28 | 7:47AM 0.19 | 9:02PM 0.32 | 8:45AM 0.22 | 9:57PM 0.33 | 9:36AM 0.22 | 10:45PM 0.31 | 10:24AM 0.21 | 11:30PM 0.29 | 11:10AM 0.19 | 12:13AM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Summary | light rain | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | risk thund- der | some clouds | some clouds | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | some clouds | risk thund- der | clear | some clouds | risk thund- der |
Rain (mm) | 1 | 28 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | 3 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 |
Temp. °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Low °C | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C (?) | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Sunrise | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:49 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Wrightsville Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wrightsville Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Wrightsville Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wrightsville Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Wrightsville Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Wrightsville Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Wrightsville Beach is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Wilmington. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wilmington. Wilmington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.