Wrightsville Beach Fishing Forecast

34.2071° N, 77.7915° W

Fishing conditions for Wrightsville Beach

Today Tomorrow Aug 19 Aug 20 Aug 21 Aug 22
sunrise 06:33
sunset 19:57

Biting score

69%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is afternoon and evening

  • 02:00
  • 05:00
  • 08:00
  • 11:00
  • 14:00
  • 17:00
  • 20:00
  • 23:00
  • ClearSkyNight
  • ClearSkyNight
  • ClearSkyDay
  • ClearSkyDay
  • ClearSkyDay
  • ClearSkyDay
  • ClearSkyNight
  • ClearSkyNight
  • 33%
  • 38%
  • 38%
  • 44%
  • 44%
  • 69%
  • 60%
  • 65%
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions

Now, August 17
4:49 PM

ClearSkyDay
34° FEELS LIKE31°
wind
5.5 m/s GUSTS8.25 m/s
101.1 kPa FALLING PRESSURE
humidity
52%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
62%
visibility
18km
moon rise
10:38AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Wrightsville Beach Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Wrightsville Beach, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (2 PM peak), Wednesday (2 PM peak) and Today (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Wrightsville Beach.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 93°F (34°C). Sunrise today: 06:33 AM, sunset: 07:57 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 12.3 mph (5.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 18.5 mph (8.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 10:38 AM and moonset at 9:36 PM.

About this spot

  • Wrightsville Beach Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Wrightsville Beach, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (2 PM peak), Wednesday (2 PM peak) and Today (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Wrightsville Beach.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 93°F (34°C). Sunrise today: 06:33 AM, sunset: 07:57 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 12.3 mph (5.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 18.5 mph (8.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 10:38 AM and moonset at 9:36 PM.

Archive

About this spot

Reviews 2

  • WA
    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina is a popular coastal resort community adjacent to Wilmington, offering excellent inshore and nearshore fishing for red drum, flounder, and speckled trout in the Banks Channel and Intracoastal Waterway, with Spanish mackerel and king mackerel accessible nearshore in the warm season. Spot Features: Wrightsville Beach is a barrier island community in New Hanover County, North Carolina, adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway and Banks Channel estuary system, with excellent access to diverse inshore and nearshore fishing for red drum, flounder, speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, and king mackerel. Seasonality: Red drum and flounder are the primary inshore targets at Wrightsville Beach in New Hanover County, North Carolina, year-round, with red drum best in fall. Speckled trout (spotted seatrout) are productive in spring and fall. Spanish mackerel and king mackerel are warm-season nearshore species.
  • G
    Guest 21 December 2024
    WB jetty is usually a very good fishing spot.
Guest:

Nearest Meteostations

Closest meteostation (0.82 km):

Professional Weather App

Windy.app is a professional weather app, created for water and wind sports and all outdoor activities.
Get a detailed online 10 day weather forecast, live worldwide wind map and local weather reports from the most accurate weather models.
Compare spot conditions, ask locals in the app chat, discover meteo lessons, and share your experience in our Windy.app Community.
Be sure with Windy.app.
WINDY APP Appstore WINDY APP Google Play WINDY APP Huawei store
WINDY APP

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. If you continue to browse this site, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.