Rip Current Statement
Starts in 1 h 22 min
When
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Monday.
Where
Coastal New Hanover County.
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Wilmington NC
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. Strong north to south longshore current expected.
Impacts
Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Additional details
Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
Precautionary actions
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas: Coastal New Hanover
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Ends in 16 h 22 min
When
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Monday.
Where
Coastal New Hanover County.
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Wilmington NC
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. Strong north to south longshore current expected.
Impacts
Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Additional details
Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
Precautionary actions
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas: Coastal New Hanover
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High Surf Advisory
Starts in 3 h 22 min
When
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Monday.
Where
Coastal New Hanover County.
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Wilmington NC
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. Strong north to south longshore current expected.
Impacts
Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Additional details
Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
Precautionary actions
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Areas: Coastal New Hanover
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Observed 4:15 AM EDT at KILM

Wrightsville Beach, NC weather

Clear and 55°13°.

Mostly agree

Now 55°13°

Clear

Wind: 14 mph22 km/h; From the north-northeast. Gusts to 26 mph42 km/h around 8 AM
Dew point: 52°11°; Comfortable
UV index: 0Low; Moderate 11 AM–5 PM · peak 5
Air quality: 54Moderate; PM2.5 (fine particles) · tomorrow good
Pressure: 30.29 inHg1026 hPa; Steady over the last 3 h

No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.

From forecast models

Next 48 hours

Good hours for

Low 60°16° tonight at 5 AM
Gusts to 26 mph42 km/h today 8–11 AM
Gusts to 26 mph42 km/h today 1–11 PM
High 71°22° today at 2 PM
Gusts to 34 mph55 km/h tomorrow 9–2 AM

TonightNear 61°16° · Clear
This morningUp to 67°19° by 11 AM · gusts to 26 mph42 km/h · Partly cloudy
This afternoonNear 69°21° · gusts to 26 mph42 km/h · Partly cloudy
TonightDown to 61°16° by 3 AM · gusts to 26 mph42 km/h · Clear
Tomorrow morningUp to 69°21° by 11 AM · gusts to 32 mph51 km/h · Clear
Tomorrow afternoonNear 71°22° · gusts to 34 mph55 km/h · Clear
Tomorrow nightDown to 60°16° by 3 AM · gusts to 29 mph47 km/h · Clear

Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
Hour	Conditions	Temperature	Feels like	Precipitation	Wind	Humidity	Cloud cover	UV index
Sat 4a	Clear	61°16° (likely 55°13° to 61°16°)	61°16°	0%	20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h	81%	15%	0
Sat 5a	Clear	60°16° (likely 54°12° to 60°16°)	60°16°	0%	20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph38 km/h	81%	13%	0
Sat 6a	Clear	60°16° (likely 53°12° to 60°16°)	60°16°	0%	20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph36 km/h	84%	12%	0
Sat 7a	Mostly sunny	60°16° (likely 53°12° to 60°16°)	60°16°	0%	20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h	85%	39%	0
Sat 8a	Partly sunny	61°16° (likely 54°12° to 61°16°)	61°16°	0%	20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	86%	43%	0
Sat 9a	Sunny	62°17° (likely 57°14° to 62°17°)	62°17°	0%	21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph41 km/h	82%	46%	1
Sat 10a	Sunny	64°18° (likely 61°16° to 64°18°)	64°18°	0%	21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph41 km/h	77%	40%	2
Sat 11a	Mostly sunny	67°19° (likely 65°18° to 67°19°)	67°19°	0%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 24 mph39 km/h	71%	41%	3
Sat 12p	Sunny	68°20° (likely 67°19° to 69°21°)	68°20°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph38 km/h	65%	43%	5
Sat 1p	Mostly sunny	70°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°)	70°21°	0%	24 mph39 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h	60%	27%	5
Sat 2p	Sunny	71°22° (likely 70°21° to 73°23°)	71°22°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h	57%	34%	5
Sat 3p	Mostly sunny	71°22° (likely 70°21° to 73°23°)	71°22°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph41 km/h	55%	25%	4
Sat 4p	Sunny	71°22° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°)	71°22°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	54%	24%	3
Sat 5p	Sunny	70°21° (likely 68°20° to 71°22°)	70°21°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	54%	34%	2
Sat 6p	Clear	70°21° (likely 66°19° to 70°21°)	70°21°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph41 km/h	57%	14%	1
Sat 7p	Clear	68°20° (likely 64°18° to 68°20°)	68°20°	0%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h	60%	3%	0
Sat 8p	Clear	67°19° (likely 61°16° to 67°19°)	67°19°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph40 km/h	65%	8%	0
Sat 9p	Clear	65°18° (likely 60°16° to 65°18°)	65°18°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph41 km/h	69%	4%	0
Sat 10p	Cloudy	64°18° (likely 58°14° to 64°18°)	64°18°	0%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph43 km/h	72%	37%	0
Sat 11p	Mostly clear	63°17° (likely 57°14° to 63°17°)	63°17°	0%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h	74%	36%	0
Sun 12a	Cloudy	63°17° (likely 57°14° to 63°17°)	63°17°	0%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h	77%	24%	0
Sun 1a	Clear	62°17° (likely 56°13° to 62°17°)	62°17°	5%	21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h	82%	9%	0
Sun 2a	Clear	62°17° (likely 55°13° to 62°17°)	62°17°	0%	21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h	86%	6%	0
Sun 3a	Clear	61°16° (likely 55°13° to 61°16°)	61°16°	5%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	88%	13%	0
Sun 4a	Clear	61°16° (likely 55°13° to 61°16°)	61°16°	0%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h	90%	14%	0
Sun 5a	Partly cloudy	61°16° (likely 55°13° to 61°16°)	61°16°	0%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 24 mph38 km/h	89%	43%	0
Sun 6a	Clear	61°16° (likely 55°13° to 61°16°)	61°16°	0%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 24 mph38 km/h	89%	17%	0
Sun 7a	Mostly sunny	61°16° (likely 55°13° to 61°16°)	61°16°	0%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph38 km/h	89%	22%	0
Sun 8a	Sunny	62°17° (likely 56°13° to 62°17°)	62°17°	0%	22 mph35 km/h from NE, gusts 24 mph38 km/h	87%	38%	0
Sun 9a	Sunny	64°18° (likely 59°15° to 64°18°)	64°18°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph44 km/h	81%	15%	1
Sun 10a	Mostly sunny	66°19° (likely 64°18° to 67°19°)	66°19°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 31 mph49 km/h	76%	22%	2
Sun 11a	Sunny	69°21° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°)	69°21°	0%	24 mph39 km/h from NE, gusts 32 mph52 km/h	70%	33%	3
Sun 12p	Mostly sunny	70°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°)	70°21°	0%	26 mph42 km/h from NE, gusts 34 mph55 km/h	69%	51%	5
Sun 1p	Mostly sunny	71°22° (likely 70°21° to 73°23°)	71°22°	0%	28 mph45 km/h from NE, gusts 34 mph55 km/h	66%	32%	5
Sun 2p	Sunny	72°22° (likely 70°21° to 74°23°)	72°22°	0%	28 mph45 km/h from NE, gusts 34 mph55 km/h	62%	18%	5
Sun 3p	Sunny	72°22° (likely 70°21° to 73°23°)	72°22°	0%	28 mph45 km/h from NE, gusts 34 mph54 km/h	62%	13%	4
Sun 4p	Sunny	71°22° (likely 70°21° to 73°23°)	71°22°	0%	26 mph42 km/h from NE, gusts 32 mph52 km/h	61%	12%	3
Sun 5p	Sunny	71°22° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°)	71°22°	0%	25 mph40 km/h from NE, gusts 31 mph50 km/h	61%	9%	2
Sun 6p	Clear	70°21° (likely 66°19° to 70°21°)	70°21°	0%	25 mph40 km/h from NE, gusts 29 mph46 km/h	64%	7%	1
Sun 7p	Clear	68°20° (likely 64°18° to 68°20°)	68°20°	0%	24 mph39 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h	68%	3%	0
Sun 8p	Clear	67°19° (likely 61°16° to 67°19°)	67°19°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h	70%	3%	0
Sun 9p	Clear	65°18° (likely 60°16° to 65°18°)	65°18°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph43 km/h	73%	6%	0
Sun 10p	Clear	64°18° (likely 58°14° to 64°18°)	64°18°	0%	23 mph37 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	74%	6%	0
Sun 11p	Clear	63°17° (likely 57°14° to 63°17°)	63°17°	0%	21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	74%	5%	0
Mon 12a	Clear	62°17° (likely 56°13° to 62°17°)	62°17°	0%	21 mph34 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph41 km/h	75%	1%	0
Mon 1a	Clear	62°17° (likely 55°13° to 62°17°)	62°17°	0%	20 mph32 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph41 km/h	76%	6%	0
Mon 2a	Clear	61°16° (likely 54°12° to 61°16°)	61°16°	0%	18 mph29 km/h from NE, gusts 24 mph39 km/h	78%	8%	0
Mon 3a	Clear	60°16° (likely 53°12° to 60°16°)	60°16°	0%	18 mph29 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	80%	12%	0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)

Today, Oct 24. Cloudy. High 71°22°, low 59°15°. Typical 74°23° / 52°11°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 61°16°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Mostly sunny, 71°22°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 67°19°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 61°16°
  Dry
Official NWS forecast
Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 20 to 24 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
70°21°–73°23°
Low, likely
53°12°–59°15°
Typical high / low
74°23° / 52°11°
Wind
20 mph32 km/h, gusts 31 mph50 km/h
UV peak
5
Tomorrow, Oct 25. Cloudy. High 73°23°, low 56°13°. Typical 74°23° / 52°11°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 62°17°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 72°22°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 67°19°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 55°13°
  Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 22 to 28 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 18 to 25 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
70°21°–74°23°
Low, likely
55°13°–59°15°
Typical high / low
74°23° / 52°11°
Wind
24 mph38 km/h, gusts 39 mph63 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Oct 26. Sunny. High 73°23°, low 53°12°. Typical 73°23° / 51°11°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 55°13°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 73°23°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 62°17°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 51°10°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Night: Clear, with a low around 53.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
71°22°–74°23°
Low, likely
52°11°–58°14°
Typical high / low
73°23° / 51°11°
Wind
14 mph22 km/h, gusts 29 mph47 km/h
UV peak
5
Tuesday, Oct 27. Sunny. High 73°23°, low 55°13°. Typical 73°23° / 51°11°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 49°10°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 73°23°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 62°17°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Mostly clear, 57°14°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
70°21°–75°24°
Low, likely
45°7°–55°13°
Typical high / low
73°23° / 51°11°
Wind
11 mph17 km/h, gusts 23 mph37 km/h
UV peak
5
Wednesday, Oct 28. Partly sunny. High 73°23°, low 58°14°. Typical 73°23° / 50°10°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 58°14°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 72°22°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Partly cloudy, 65°18°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Partly cloudy, 59°15°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
70°21°–74°23°
Low, likely
55°13°–60°16°
Typical high / low
73°23° / 50°10°
Wind
15 mph24 km/h, gusts 27 mph43 km/h
UV peak
5
Thursday, Oct 29. Cloudy. High 74°23°, low 58°14°. Typical 72°22° / 50°10°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 58°15°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 75°24°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 66°19°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 57°14°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
72°22°–77°25°
Low, likely
54°12°–62°17°
Typical high / low
72°22° / 50°10°
Wind
14 mph23 km/h, gusts 28 mph45 km/h
UV peak
5
Friday, Oct 30. Mostly sunny. High 74°23°, low 56°13°. Typical 72°22° / 50°10°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 57°14°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 76°24°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 66°19°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 58°14°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
72°22°–78°26°
Low, likely
52°11°–62°17°
Typical high / low
72°22° / 50°10°
Wind
13 mph21 km/h, gusts 24 mph38 km/h
UV peak
5
Saturday, Oct 31. Partly sunny. High 74°23°, low 59°15°. Typical 72°22° / 49°9°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 57°14°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Mostly sunny, 75°24°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Partly cloudy, 67°19°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Mostly clear, 60°16°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
72°22°–76°24°
Low, likely
54°12°–64°18°
Typical high / low
72°22° / 49°9°
Wind
11 mph18 km/h, gusts 18 mph29 km/h
UV peak
5
Sunday, Nov 1. Cloudy. High 73°23°, low 60°16°. Typical 72°22° / 49°9°. Rain 0.01 in0.3 mm, 20% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Mostly sunny, 60°16°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 74°23°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 67°19°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 64°18°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
71°22°–76°24°
Low, likely
55°13°–67°19°
Typical high / low
72°22° / 49°9°
Wind
11 mph17 km/h, gusts 19 mph31 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Nov 2. Cloudy. High 74°23°, low 63°17°. Typical 71°22° / 49°9°. Rain 0.04 in1 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 66°19°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 74°23°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 68°20°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
69°21°–79°26°
Low, likely
60°16°–65°18°
Typical high / low
71°22° / 49°9°
Wind
11 mph18 km/h, gusts 25 mph41 km/h
UV peak
2

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The outlook

Today
Dry, high 71°, low 59°.
Tomorrow
Dry, high 73°, low 56°.
Monday
Dry, high 73°, low 53°.
Rest of week
Mostly dry, highs 73–74°.

Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (ILM) (opens in a new tab)

What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Atlantic Coast at Johnnie Mercers Pier at Wrightsville Beach (MLLW)

0.6 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 4.1 ft

Forecast peak 7.0 ft Sun 7 AM, minor flooding

Reading from Sat 3:06 AM · NWS gauge page

Cape Fear River at Wilmington (IN MLLW)

8.9 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 1.3 ft

Forecast peak 6.4 ft Mon 10 AM, minor flooding

Reading from Sat 2:54 AM · NWS gauge page

Pages Creek at Bayshore Drive

4.7 mi

Level: 0.8 ft

Reading from Sat 3:20 AM · NWS gauge page

Burnt Mill Creek at Love Grove Bridge

7.9 mi

Level: -0.4 ft

Reading from Sat 2:35 AM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Cooling this week

This week 4Typical 0

Cooling degree days, base 65°F

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 52°F).

Open the windows?

Today, 5:00 AM–3:00 AM

Good stretch to open the windows.

Is this typical?

Wilmington Int'l Airport · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1874–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is 3°2° colder than typical.

Last 7 days vs normal

On average 6°3° colder than normal (daily mean temperature).

−9°−5°SunOct 18
−5°−3°MonOct 19
−4°−2°TueOct 20
−5°−3°WedOct 21
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Wrightsville Beach weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Daylight: 11 h 2 min; Losing 1 min 57 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 10 min less
Golden hour: 5:51–6:41 PM; Morning 7:08–7:58 AM
Blue hour: 6:41–6:51 PM; Morning 6:58–7:08 AM; first light 6:58 AM

Stars tonight? Good

Mostly clear 4:38–6:58 AM; moon 96% lit, sets 5:39 AM.

Moon

Waxing gibbous

96% lit · growing

Today: sets 5:39 AM · rises 5:21 PM
Full moon: Oct 26
New moon: Nov 9

Looking southeast from Wrightsville Beach. Open water to the horizon.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 6× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.

3 active weather alerts

Rip Current Statement

Coastal Flood Advisory

High Surf Advisory