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New Hanover County

Wrightsville Beach

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Wrightsville Beach traffic is estimated from Eastwood Rd / Military Cutoff Rd to Johnnie Mercers Pier.

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Weather

Sunny

Feels like 81 F

Temperature

78 F

Wind

9 mph

UV Index

7

Precipitation

12%

Last weather check pending

Ocean Water Temperature

72 F

Comfortable / warming

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Tides

Rising

Next high tide2:18 PM
Next low tide8:42 PM

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Beach Flag Conditions

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Risk: UnknownSurf: UnavailableWater: UnavailableNWS Surf Zone Forecast

Last checked 1:12 PM EDT

Flag condition is estimated from the National Weather Service surf zone forecast. Local lifeguard flags may differ. Always follow posted flags and lifeguard instructions.

What flags mean

Green: Low hazard, normal caution

Yellow: Moderate hazard, use caution

Red: High hazard, dangerous surf and/or currents

Double Red: Water closed, follow local officials

Purple: Dangerous marine life

Flag condition is estimated from the National Weather Service surf zone forecast. Local lifeguard flags may differ. Always follow posted flags and lifeguard instructions.

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