Surf Forecasts:
Wrightsville Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SSW swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wrightsville Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Wrightsville Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wrightsville Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wrightsville Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 12 | SSW 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 15 | 18 | 17 | 37 | 33 | 20 | 14 | 46 | 39 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:14AM0.95m | 4:07PM1.27m | 4:17AM0.96m | 5:02PM1.30m | 5:14AM1.01m | 5:49PM1.35m | 6:00AM1.08m | 6:29PM1.41m | 6:39AM1.17m | 7:05PM1.45m | 7:16AM1.25m | 7:41PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.41m | 9:46AM0.31m | 10:40PM0.39m | 10:32AM0.29m | 11:22PM0.35m | 11:17AM0.25m | 00:03AM0.30m | 12:01PM0.21m | 00:43AM0.24m | 12:46PM0.16m | 1:23AM0.17m | 1:31PM0.12m | 2:02AM0.11m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 7:51 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | 19 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 6 | ESE 12 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 11 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 33 | 15 | 14 | 29 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 28 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | E 13 | E 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 35 | 8 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 1 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 13 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 12 | 9 | 15 | 37 | — | 20 | — | 46 | 39 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 22 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 734 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 110 | 263 | 485 | 857 | 99 | 277 | 236 | 975 | 330 |
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The above surf forecast table for Wrightsville Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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).
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