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Wrightsville Beach Jetty

Fair

Wrightsville Beach, NC

Updated 24m ago·Data from Storm Glass·refreshes every 2h
Unfavorable tide window
Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions
AI Spot Summary

Wrightsville Beach Jetty is experiencing fair conditions today with minimal surf. The 10.2 mph SSE onshore wind is the primary factor affecting the water surface, though the lack of recent rainfall keeps runoff from impacting the site. The estimated visibility currently is 10-15 ft. The water temp is 83°F with the air at 91°F.

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Wind

NESW
S 9 mph
Cross-Onshore
24-hour wind Now · 6:24 PM
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a

Surf and Swell

Surf Est.
Flat
Estimated breaking wave height
HeightPeriodDir1.3 ft9sESE 115°1.2 ft3sS 173°0.7 ft9sESE 123°

Estimated Visibility

~10-15ft
Estimate based on swell, runoff and forecast clarity at site

Rainfall

Minimal impact
0.00in / 24h
0.00" in last 72 hours

Temperature

84°
Water
86°
Air
25%
Cloud Cover

Tide · EDT

0.9ft
at 6:30 PM · hover to scrub
State: Rising
Next high at 11:57 PM
0.5ft
3.4ft
0.7ft
4.0ft
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a
Low 0.5 ft @ 5:27 AMHigh 3.4 ft @ 11:50 AM
Tide-dependent site — plan around slack tide windows

Site Notes

Near Masonboro Inlet — currents can be strong near the jetty tip. Best at slack tide on calm days. Viz improves in summer months.