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Wrightsville Beach surf Forecast / Carolina North / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 Mar 2024 EDT
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Wrightsville Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wrightsville Beach sea temperature is 14.7°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 20.7 °C max: 22.5 °C min: 18.7 °C)
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Wrightsville Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wrightsville Beach sea temperature is 14.7°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 20.7 °C max: 22.5 °C min: 18.7 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wrightsville Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Wrightsville Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 20th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 23rd Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 23rd Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wrightsville Beach over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSW
0.3
NE
0.3
ENE
0.2
E
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
NE
0.4
ENE
0.6
E
1.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
3.5
SE
3
SSE
2.3
SSE
1.7
SE
1.2
SE
1
SE
1.5
ENE
1.3
E
1.6
E
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
E
1.3
ESE
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
E
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)55896564435710111111101066999101211111099101010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)64127354929978112701220318241314651296192155120408495528610705446286157878594106102825856
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
20
NW
20
W
25
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
NW
15
NNE
15
ESE
20
E
35
E
20
ESE
35
E
10
SW
30
NW
30
N
25
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
S
20
NW
25
NNW
10
N
10
NE
15
S
10
SW
15
WSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:53AM
1.08
4:22PM
0.89
4:58AM
1.08
5:22PM
0.96
5:50AM
1.11
6:10PM
1.04
6:31AM
1.13
6:50PM
1.11
7:08AM
1.15
7:26PM
1.17
7:42AM
1.15
8:02PM
1.20
8:15AM
1.14
8:37PM
1.22
8:48AM
1.11
9:13PM
1.22
9:22AM
1.06
9:50PM
1.21
9:57AM
1.01
10:30PM
1.20
10:35AM
0.96
11:13PM
1.19
11:18AM
0.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:40PM
0.08
10:41AM
0.10
10:36PM
0.07
11:27AM
0.08
11:25PM
0.05
12:08PM
0.05
12:10AM
0.02
12:47PM
0.02
12:54AM
-0.01
1:23PM
-0.02
1:34AM
-0.04
1:58PM
-0.04
2:13AM
-0.05
2:31PM
-0.05
2:49AM
-0.06
3:02PM
-0.05
3:25AM
-0.04
3:32PM
-0.04
4:00AM
-0.01
4:02PM
-0.01
4:37AM
0.04
4:32PM
0.03
5:19AM
0.10
5:07PM
0.07
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
Sunrise-7:15--7:13--7:11--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:03--7:01--7:00-
Sunset--7:22--7:22--7:23--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30
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Rain (mm)
-----------183511-------------21-------
Temp. °C155121112191711141315151617181231091215141718181820191719181316151922
Feels °C (?)10-265713136999131217146-5438109141516172018151415913111719

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 1°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

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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.

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