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Wrightsville Beach Surf Forecast
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Wrightsville Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 19 Mar 2025 EDT
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 Friday (Mar 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wrightsville Beach in the next 12 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 19) at 11PM. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 21st Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 21st Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 19th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wrightsville Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 132 | 196 | 177 | 157 | 135 | 57 | 54 | 34 | 19 | 57 | 132 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 130 | 86 | 36 | 38 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 33 | 25 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 49 | 53 | 123 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | off | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:53PM 1.13 | 11:55AM 0.88 | 12:36AM 1.12 | 12:38PM 0.85 | 1:24AM 1.12 | 1:29PM 0.85 | 2:20AM 1.13 | 2:30PM 0.87 | 3:24AM 1.16 | 3:40PM 0.94 | 4:29AM 1.23 | 4:48PM 1.06 | 5:28AM 1.30 | 5:45PM 1.20 | 6:18AM 1.36 | 6:35PM 1.35 | 7:05AM 1.40 | 7:23PM 1.47 | 7:51AM 1.40 | 8:10PM 1.55 | 8:38AM 1.37 | 9:00PM 1.58 | 9:28AM 1.30 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:00PM 0.12 | 5:51AM 0.20 | 5:36PM 0.16 | 6:51AM 0.25 | 6:31PM 0.20 | 8:06AM 0.26 | 7:57PM 0.20 | 9:12AM 0.21 | 9:13PM 0.14 | 10:07AM 0.14 | 10:15PM 0.05 | 10:57AM 0.05 | 11:12PM -0.04 | 11:46AM -0.04 | 12:07AM -0.13 | 12:34PM -0.12 | 1:02AM -0.21 | 1:22PM -0.20 | 1:56AM -0.26 | 2:08PM -0.25 | 2:47AM -0.28 | 2:53PM -0.27 | 3:36AM -0.25 | |||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Mon 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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