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Wrightsville Beach

A lively, sandbar-sculpted beach break off a barrier island-shifty peaks that light up on E/SE groundswells and reward quick reads and timing. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorth Carolina, US

Best conditions today

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  • Waves 1-2 ft
  • Period 7 s
  • Wind E 6 kt
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Tide curve (forecast)

2.8 ftrising

Low 2:39 AMHigh 8:34 AMLow 2:56 PMHigh 8:57 PMNowSat 8/29
Today ranges from 0.2 ft to 4.8 ft. Currently 2.8 ft and rising.
  • Low0.2 ft
  • High4.6 ft
  • Low0.3 ft
  • High4.8 ft
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Lineup Insights

The Wave

Sandbars migrate quickly around the piers and C-Street, so prime peaks move day-to-day and the lineup fills fast on solid southeast groundswell.

Best windows are long-period E to SE swells with a northwest breeze-low to mid tide often focuses the peaks but expect variability after storms.

Be ready for short, punchy rides and occasional shorebreak.

Wear a leash and pick your moments: waves are forgiving when small but can punch up on bigger, focused SE energy.

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