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Wrightsville Beach Surf Forecast
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Wrightsville Beach surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 EST
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 Tuesday (Dec 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wrightsville Beach over the next 12 days.
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 45 | 39 | 52 | 55 | 39 | 29 | 413 | 257 | 132 | 83 | 125 | 77 | 54 | 62 | 77 | 107 | 88 | 62 | 37 | 58 | 59 | 262 | 89 | 240 | 95 | 145 | 261 | 277 | 168 | 292 | 181 | 137 | 179 | 59 | 75 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:27PM 1.01 | 1:07AM 1.00 | 1:12PM 0.94 | 1:58AM 1.01 | 2:01PM 0.88 | 2:54AM 1.05 | 2:55PM 0.85 | 3:48AM 1.10 | 3:50PM 0.84 | 4:37AM 1.17 | 4:39PM 0.85 | 5:20AM 1.23 | 5:23PM 0.87 | 6:01AM 1.29 | 6:04PM 0.90 | 6:40AM 1.33 | 6:44PM 0.92 | 7:21AM 1.35 | 7:29PM 0.96 | 8:02AM 1.35 | 8:12PM 0.99 | 8:48AM 1.33 | 9:03PM 1.02 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:08PM 0.10 | 7:29AM 0.20 | 7:56PM 0.09 | 8:25AM 0.20 | 8:39PM 0.06 | 9:14AM 0.17 | 9:19PM 0.03 | 10:01AM 0.14 | 10:00PM -0.01 | 10:48AM 0.10 | 10:42PM -0.04 | 11:36AM 0.05 | 11:27PM -0.08 | 12:23PM 0.01 | 12:13AM -0.12 | 1:08PM -0.04 | 12:59AM -0.15 | 1:51PM -0.09 | 1:42AM -0.18 | 2:30PM -0.13 | 2:27AM -0.18 | 3:10PM -0.15 | 3:12AM -0.16 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -1 | -5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 1°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Thu night). 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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