What is the red flag at Wrightsville Beach?

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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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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Red Flag – Red Flags flying mean that the waters have high surf and you should stay out of the water. You can still play in the sand, relax in your beach chair or take a walk along the beach! Just don't get in, unless you are a surfer with a personal floatation device.

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Red flag is high hazard meaning high surf and/or strong currents. Yellow flag is medium hazard meaning moderate surf and/or currents. Green flag is low hazard meaning calm conditions, exercise caution. Purple flag means dangerous marine life spotted.

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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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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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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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Black means the conditions of the sea are extremely dangerous-do not swim or enter the water. If you'd like to avoid the possibility of an incident occurring, please, do not swim. If you're ever unsure of the condition of a beach, go to the lifeguard stand and ask. The sea and the weather are unpredictable.

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Here is a quick look at some things to remember while enjoying Wrightsville Beach: Alcohol: Public consumption of alcohol, as well as carrying an open container of alcohol, is prohibited year-round. Bicycles: Bicycling can be a great way to get around the town of Wrightsville Beach.

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Double red flags means water is closed to the public. Red flag is high hazard meaning high surf and/or strong currents. Yellow flag is medium hazard meaning moderate surf and/or currents.

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