Wilmington Beach, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions
| Day | Sky | High / Low | Precip | Wind | Humidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sat Aug 1 |
 |
Showers Late Close Hourly |
-º / 80º | 32% | S 14 mph | 86% |
| 11pm |  |
Partly Cloudy | 81º | 3% | SSE 9 mph | 87% |
|
Sun Aug 2 |
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Thunderstorms/Wind View Hourly |
85º / 78º | 72% | SSW 20 mph | 79% |
| 12am |  |
Mostly Cloudy | 81º | 3% | S 9 mph | 88% |
| 1am | |
Mostly Cloudy | 81º | 5% | S 10 mph | 87% |
| 2am | |
Mostly Cloudy | 82º | 7% | S 11 mph | 84% |
| 3am | |
Mostly Cloudy | 82º | 9% | SSW 12 mph | 86% |
| 4am | |
Mostly Cloudy | 82º | 17% | SSW 13 mph | 84% |
| 5am | |
Mostly Cloudy | 82º | 20% | SSW 12 mph | 84% |
| 6am |  |
Few Showers | 82º | 33% | SSW 14 mph | 84% |
| 7am | |
Showers | 82º | 44% | SSW 14 mph | 83% |
| 8am |  |
Mostly Cloudy | 81º | 24% | SSW 15 mph | 83% |
| 9am | |
Mostly Cloudy | 83º | 16% | SSW 16 mph | 80% |
| 10am |  |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 84º | 39% | SSW 17 mph | 77% |
| 11am | |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 84º | 38% | SSW 18 mph | 76% |
| 12pm | |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 85º | 36% | SSW 19 mph | 76% |
| 1pm | |
Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind | 85º | 45% | SSW 20 mph | 75% |
| 2pm | |
Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind | 84º | 36% | SSW 20 mph | 76% |
| 3pm | |
Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind | 84º | 48% | SSW 20 mph | 78% |
| 4pm | |
Thunderstorms | 83º | 73% | SSW 19 mph | 81% |
| 5pm | |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 82º | 45% | SSW 18 mph | 81% |
| 6pm | |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 83º | 46% | SSW 18 mph | 78% |
| 7pm | |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 83º | 41% | SSW 17 mph | 78% |
| 8pm | |
Showers | 82º | 42% | SSW 18 mph | 81% |
| 9pm |  |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 82º | 51% | SSW 19 mph | 82% |
| 10pm | |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 81º | 51% | SSW 18 mph | 85% |
| 11pm | |
Thunderstorms | 81º | 62% | SSW 17 mph | 85% |
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Mon Aug 3 |
|
Thunderstorms View Hourly |
83º / 77º | 66% | SW 18 mph | 84% |
| 12am | |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 81º | 49% | SSW 17 mph | 85% |
| 1am | |
Thunderstorms | 81º | 66% | SSW 18 mph | 86% |
| 2am | |
Thunderstorms | 81º | 69% | SSW 17 mph | 87% |
| 3am | |
Thunderstorms | 80º | 63% | SSW 17 mph | 88% |
| 4am | |
Thunderstorms | 80º | 66% | SSW 15 mph | 87% |
| 5am | |
Thunderstorms | 80º | 67% | SSW 17 mph | 88% |
| 6am | |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 80º | 53% | SSW 16 mph | 89% |
| 7am | |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 79º | 59% | SW 16 mph | 88% |
| 8am | |
Thunderstorms | 80º | 62% | SW 16 mph | 89% |
| 9am | |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 80º | 51% | SW 16 mph | 88% |
| 10am | |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 81º | 51% | SW 16 mph | 86% |
| 11am | |
Thunderstorms | 82º | 65% | SW 17 mph | 85% |
| 12pm | |
Scattered Thunderstorms | 82º | 59% | SW 16 mph | 85% |
| 1pm | |
Thunderstorms | 82º | 66% | SW 17 mph | 83% |
| 2pm | |
Showers | 82º | 55% | SSW 17 mph | 82% |
| 3pm | |
Showers | 82º | 55% | SSW 18 mph | 82% |
| 4pm | |
Showers | 83º | 54% | SSW 16 mph | 81% |
| 5pm | |
Showers | 83º | 43% | SSW 17 mph | 81% |
| 6pm | |
Mostly Cloudy | 83º | 23% | SSW 16 mph | 80% |
| 7pm | |
Showers | 82º | 51% | SSW 15 mph | 82% |
| 8pm | |
Showers | 81º | 43% | SSW 14 mph | 84% |
| 9pm | |
Showers | 80º | 56% | SSW 14 mph | 87% |
| 10pm | |
Mostly Cloudy | 80º | 24% | SSW 13 mph | 87% |
|
Tue Aug 4 |
 |
Rain | 83º / 77º | 79% | SSW 12 mph | 83% |
|
Wed Aug 5 |
|
Thunderstorms | 85º / 79º | 62% | SSW 12 mph | 79% |
|
Thu Aug 6 |
|
AM Thunderstorms | 86º / 78º | 58% | S 10 mph | 78% |
|
Fri Aug 7 |
|
AM Thunderstorms | 87º / 78º | 38% | SSE 10 mph | 74% |
|
Sat Aug 8 |
|
Scattered Thunderstorms | 85º / 78º | 45% | SSE 11 mph | 76% |
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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Wilmington Beach, NC
SSE wind around 12 kt becoming S after midnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
SSW wind 14 to 19 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
SSW wind around 20 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
SSW wind around 19 kt, with gusts as high as 26 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas around 4 ft.
SSW wind 14 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
SSW wind around 12 kt, with gusts as high as 18 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Seas around 3 ft.
S wind 8 to 10 kt. A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
S wind 7 to 11 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Seas around 2 ft.
S wind 7 to 9 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas around 2 ft.
NOAA Buoy Data Near Wilmington Beach, NC See Map
Wind Speed Forecast for Wilmington Beach, NC
| Sunday | Monday | |||||||||||
| Wind Speed (MPH) | 9 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
| 3am | 7am | 11am | 3pm | 7pm | 11pm | 3am | 7am | 11am | 3pm | 7pm | 11pm | |
| MPH | 9 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
| DIR | SSE | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | SSW | SSW |
Current Weather Conditions In Wilmington Beach, NC
As Of: 5 minutes ago
- 81ºF
- 89ºF
- 9mph
- 0º (SSE)
- 9mph
- Partly Cloudy
- 10mi
- 29.87"
- 87%
- 0ºF
The weather right now in Wilmington Beach, NC is Partly Cloudy. The current temperature is 81°F, and the expected high and low for today, Saturday, August 1, 2026, are -° high temperature and 80°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 9 miles per hour, and coming from the South Southeast. The wind is gusting to 9 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 89° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 3 percent, with current humidity at 87 percent, and air pressure at 29.87 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 2 current weather alert(s).
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
WHAT: Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
WHERE: In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.
WHEN: From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
IMPACTS: Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...
WHAT: Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
WHERE: Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
coastal waters out 20 NM.
WHEN: From noon Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.
IMPACTS: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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