Is Wrightsville Beach water warm?

Average annual water temperature on the coast in Wrightsville Beach is 71°F, by the seasons: in winter 61°F, in spring 67°F, in summer 81°F, in autumn 75°F. Minimum water temperature (55°F) in Wrightsville Beach it happens in January, maximum (83°F) in July.



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It's more of a question of preference. A little cooler than your body temperature (98.6° Fahrenheit) should not be too cold so that you don't get chilled. 70° to 78° Fahrenheit is the range where most folks feel comfortable swimming. 2.

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Our favorite time of year to go to the NC beaches IS October & yes, you can swim (unless you are a 'bathwater-only' swimmer, in which case you would be limited to July & August).

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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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Autumn sees high average temperatures descend from the 80s to the upper 60s by November, and it's truly a lovely time to stroll the Historic District, stopping in at the various properties that strike your fancy. Plus, the Atlantic waters at Wrightsville Beach are typically warm enough to swim in through October.

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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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AccuWeather meteorologist Bob Larson said people can thank the calm weather for not mixing dirt, sand and sediment into the beach waves. Without severe weather, minerals can sink the bottom allowing for a blue tint, caused by the way ocean water absorbs light, to flourish.

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