Can you swim at Wrightsville Beach?

Wrightsville Beach was established because of the beauty and lure of the ocean and its marshes as a place to fish, sail, swim, surf and recreate on the water.



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For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2021 - March 2021), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

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Breezy NE winds with moderate choppy seas. Small mid period waves. Winds: NE 13 to 14 knots. Seas: ESE 4 feet at 11 seconds.

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Medium hazard. Moderate surf and/or currents are present. Weak swimmers are discouraged from entering the water. For others, enhanced care and caution should be exercised.

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Alcohol consumption, as well as open containers of alcohol, are not allowed on any beaches within the town of Wrightsville Beach.

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) – Tourists aren't the only ones flocking to Wrighstville Beach over Labor Day weekend, so are jellyfish. According to Ocean Captain Sam Proffitt, Wrightsville Ocean Rescue had more than 200 reports of jellyfish stings over the weekend, wind patterns are most likely to blame.

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It is known for being one of the best beaches in North Carolina, having warm climate year round, and wide range of recreational activities. It's only a two-hour drive from Raleigh, North Carolina's capital city, making it one of the most popular day trip destinations state-wide.

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A clean, breathtaking stretch of white sand along the beach with its crystal blue water and the Intracoastal Waterway just begs for watersports activities, swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, fishing, and surfing.

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Because Wrightsville Beach is smaller and closer to central Wilmington, it's packed. At Carolina Beach, you can enjoy a simpler, more secluded beach environment, especially during the off-season. It offers more kid-friendly activities.

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This category implies that water conditions are life threatening to all people who enter the surf. There may be a high number of rescues on red flag days. Water is closed to public use. These flags will be used in pairs to indicate the boundaries of a designated area where surfboards are prohibited.

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Humpback whales have been confirmed in the waters near Topsail Beach, and right whales have been seen swimming past Wrightsville Beach. Both right and humpback whales are endangered, making it illegal to be within 500 yards – or 1,500 feet – of either.

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Here are four ways you can prevent jellyfish stings:
  1. Use caution when swimming during jellyfish season, or don't swim at all. Jellyfish season will differ depending on your location. ...
  2. Swim at beaches with lifeguards. ...
  3. Protect yourself with a wet suit, a protective suit, or jellyfish repellent. ...
  4. Know how to spot a jellyfish.


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There is no designated swimming area at Carolina Beach State Park. There are dangerous currents and sharp drop-offs near the shores. Exercise cautious seamanship. You may be boating in unfamiliar waters with underwater hazards.

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