CoastPulse beach report
Wrightsville Beach
Forecast for Sep 16, 2026
Data as of Sep 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM EDT
Best move
The beach can still be a great outing, but the ocean needs extra respect today. With moderate rip-current risk, stay close to a lifeguard, keep young or less confident swimmers out of deeper water, and watch the flags.
Rip-current outlook
Moderate risk
Use extra caution. Stay near lifeguards and keep weaker swimmers out of deeper water.
At a glance
What the beach looks like
ForecastSunny
Air84°F
WindNortheast winds around 15 mph
Surf1 to 3 feet
Thunderstorm riskNone
Waterspout riskNone
Sunrise / sunset6:54 AM / 7:17 PM EDT
Planning ahead
Next forecast periods
Wednesday
Sunny
Thursday
Sunny
Friday
Sunny
Plan your window
Tides for 09-16-2026
NOAA station 8658163
| Event | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 2026-09-16 05:16 | 0.8 ft |
| High | 2026-09-16 11:57 | 4.7 ft |
| Low | 2026-09-16 18:06 | 1.2 ft |
Parking
Paid parking is in effect daily from March 1 through October 31 unless otherwise indicated; rates and hours vary by location.
Lifeguards
Lifeguard stands are staffed from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 10 AM to 5 PM; swim near a lifeguard stand and follow posted flags.
Trust the timing
Sources and report timing
Forecast for: Sep 16, 2026
Data as of: Sep 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM EDT
Generated: 2026-09-16T00:07:05.547916Z
- National Weather Service forecast · 2026-09-16T00:07:04.994370Z
- NWS Wilmington Surf Zone Forecast · 2026-09-16T00:07:04.845640Z
- NWS active alerts · 2026-09-16T00:07:05.547891Z
- NC DEQ recreational water quality · 2026-09-16T00:07:04.392333Z
- Sunrise and sunset — NOAA solar calculation · 2026-09-16T00:07:05.241950Z
- NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions · 2026-09-16T00:07:05.241838Z