Does Wrightsville Beach have blue water?

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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About Wrightsville Beach. The town of Wrightsville Beach is home to five miles of wide, sandy beaches, beautiful crystal blue water, and stunning views surrounding the island. Located in Southeastern North Carolina, Wrightsville Beach makes the ultimate family vacation destination.

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With clear waters, a spacious beach, wellness activities such as spas and sailing cruises, and water sports – including surfing, paddleboarding and sailing – it's easy to see why Wrightsville Beach remains a favorite vacation spot, especially for families.

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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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Set amongst North Carolina's exquisite Crystal Coast, Emerald Isle contains some of the state's clearest waters and whitest sand making for some seriously stunning sunsets. It's also near the famed “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” one of the country's largest wreck-diving sites.

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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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Wrightsville Beach is known for its year-round welcoming social community and vibrant nightlife scene.

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It's called the blue water phenomenon — waters are clearer due to a lack of storms. Water temperatures play a role in the water's color as well. “Calm seas from a lack of stormy weather can help settle sand and other sediment, revealing clearer waters,” weather.com digital meteorologist Chris Dolce explained.

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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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History of Wrightsville Beach It was known as The Banks until 1899 when it was renamed Wrightsville Beach after the Wright family of Wilmington. Access to the beach was once connected by a trolley, and today a drawbridge allows locals and tourists to reach the beautiful island.

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Benefits of Living at Wrightsville Beach It's an upscale environment. To many people, Wrightsville Beach seems a little more “polished” than Carolina Beach. You'll definitely get a greater “wine-and-cheese” sort of vibe from Wrightsville Beach-goers.

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With clear waters, a spacious beach, wellness activities such as spas and sailing cruises, and water sports – including surfing, paddleboarding and sailing – it's easy to see why Wrightsville Beach remains a favorite vacation spot, especially for families.

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10 Best Beaches in North Carolina
  • Nags Head.
  • Kitty Hawk.
  • Emerald Isle.
  • Carova Beach.
  • Atlantic Beach.
  • Carolina Beach.
  • Topsail Island.
  • Ocracoke Island.


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1. St. George Island State Park, Florida: The No. 1 beach in the United States, which is on the Gulf of Mexico, has miles of pristine sand.

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Insiders know the island is extremely crowded during peak summer weekends and are inclined to leave those times for visitors. On in-season weekends, visitors are wise to arrive before 9:30 AM and bring plenty of quarters for the parking meters.

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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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Hidden Beach Escapes Wrightsville Beach and the surrounding areas are ideal spots for visitors looking to get some peace and quiet beachside with a splash of scenic beauty.

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