Water temperature in Wrightsville Beach (NC) in October
Is it warm enough to swim in Wrightsville Beach in October? Average water temperature in Wrightsville Beach in October is 74.1°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Wrightsville Beach in October is 81.1°F, and the coldest is 65.5°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Wrightsville Beach
Changes water temperature in Wrightsville Beach in October 2024, 2023
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Wrightsville Beach for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Wrightsville Beach, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of October.
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| Day | 2024 | 2023 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 79.7°F | 75.9°F | 74.8°F | 80.6°F |
| October 2 | 79.2°F | 75.7°F | 74.7°F | 80.6°F |
| October 3 | 78.8°F | 75.6°F | 73.9°F | 80.8°F |
| October 4 | 78.3°F | 75.6°F | 73°F | 81°F |
| October 5 | 78.1°F | 75.4°F | 72.5°F | 80.8°F |
| October 6 | 77.9°F | 75.7°F | 72.9°F | 80.6°F |
| October 7 | 77.9°F | 75.4°F | 72.7°F | 81°F |
| October 8 | 77.7°F | 74.7°F | 72.7°F | 81.1°F |
| October 9 | 77.2°F | 74.1°F | 72.3°F | 80.6°F |
| October 10 | 76.5°F | 73.8°F | 72.1°F | 80.2°F |
| October 11 | 75°F | 73.6°F | 72°F | 80.1°F |
| October 12 | 74.5°F | 73.2°F | 71.8°F | 79.7°F |
| October 13 | 74.3°F | 73°F | 72.1°F | 79.2°F |
| October 14 | 74.5°F | 72.9°F | 72°F | 78.8°F |
| October 15 | 74.1°F | 72.7°F | 71.6°F | 78.4°F |
| Day | 2024 | 2023 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16 | 73.4°F | 72.1°F | 71.8°F | 78.6°F |
| October 17 | 72.1°F | 71.8°F | 71.8°F | 78.3°F |
| October 18 | 71.4°F | 71.4°F | 71.4°F | 77.7°F |
| October 19 | 70.5°F | 71.1°F | 70.5°F | 77.4°F |
| October 20 | 70.3°F | 71.1°F | 70.2°F | 76.6°F |
| October 21 | 70.2°F | 70.3°F | 70°F | 76.1°F |
| October 22 | 70°F | 70°F | 69.8°F | 76.1°F |
| October 23 | 70.7°F | 69.8°F | 69.1°F | 76.3°F |
| October 24 | 70.3°F | 69.4°F | 68.5°F | 75.9°F |
| October 25 | 70.5°F | 69.4°F | 68.2°F | 76.1°F |
| October 26 | 70.5°F | 70°F | 68.2°F | 75.9°F |
| October 27 | 70.5°F | 71.4°F | 68°F | 75.9°F |
| October 28 | 69.8°F | 72.1°F | 66.9°F | 75.4°F |
| October 29 | 69.1°F | 72.1°F | 65.7°F | 74.3°F |
| October 30 | 69.8°F | 71.8°F | 65.7°F | 74.5°F |
| October 31 | 69.6°F | 71.4°F | 65.5°F | 73.6°F |
Average water temperature in Wrightsville Beach in October over a decade
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 73.2°F | 74.7°F | 75°F | 77°F | 75.7°F |
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 74.1°F | 75.7°F | 71.4°F | 72.7°F | 73.6°F |
Wrightsville Beach sea state in October
Chart comparing the height of waves in Wrightsville Beach in October over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Wrightsville Beach water temperature during other months:
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
