Wrightsville Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8658163, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Wrightsville Beach in lots like Johnnie Mercer's Pier, East Salisbury Street Lot, Public Beach Access #4. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $6/hr · $25/day and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Wrightsville Beach, don't miss the Fresh Catch at Oceanic Restaurant. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Wrightsville Beach from Wrightsville Beach Marina, including the Sunset Cruise — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoWrightsville Beach hosts Sunset over Banks Channel and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Wrightsville Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. Dogs are allowed on the Wrightsville Beach strand only from October 1 through March 31, leashed at all times. From April 1 through September 30 they are banned from the strand entirely, though leashed pets are still allowed elsewhere on public property year round. Fine: $250 first offense, $500 for failing to remove waste. Source: Town of Wrightsville Beach, Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcohol is not allowed on the public beach strand. Source: Town of Wrightsville Beach, Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Fires, cooking and camping are all prohibited on the beach. Source: Town of Wrightsville Beach, Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass containers are not allowed on the beach. Source: Town of Wrightsville Beach, Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Smoking is not allowed on the beach. Source: Town of Wrightsville Beach, Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Wrightsville Beach, the sun sets at 6:58 PM today — about 11h 53m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:06 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Wrightsville Beach update at the top of the conditions page.