Wrightsville Beach Nearshore, NC (ILM2) (41038) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 41038, Wrightsville Beach Nearshore, NC (ILM2), reports real-time marine conditions from 34.141°N, 77.715°W in the western North Atlantic (North Carolina). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds 7-day tide predictions, a solunar table, and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Current conditions at Wrightsville Beach Nearshore, NC (ILM2)
As of October 19, 2026 at 19:08 UTC, Wrightsville Beach Nearshore, NC (ILM2) (41038) is reporting water temperature 73°F, air temperature 67°F, wind from the N at 22 mph gusting 31 mph, and barometric pressure 30.17 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 73°F
- Air temperature
- 67°F
- Wind
- N 22 mph (gust 31)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.17 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 19:08 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 41038. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 41038 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 41038 reports wind speed, gusts and direction, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and — where wave sensors are fitted — significant wave height, swell period, and wave direction.
What to watch in the western North Atlantic
Conditions along the Atlantic coast are driven by swell direction and the shifting western edge of the Gulf Stream. Northeast winds against an outgoing tide stack up steep, dangerous seas at inlets, and water temperature can change 10–20°F over just a few miles as the Gulf Stream boundary moves.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water temperature at Wrightsville Beach Nearshore?
- Sea surface temperature at Wrightsville Beach Nearshore was 73°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:08 UTC by NOAA station 41038 (Wrightsville Beach Nearshore, NC (ILM2)). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Wrightsville Beach Nearshore?
- Air temperature at Wrightsville Beach Nearshore was 67°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:08 UTC by NOAA station 41038 (Wrightsville Beach Nearshore, NC (ILM2)).
- What is the wind doing at Wrightsville Beach Nearshore?
- Wind at Wrightsville Beach Nearshore was from the N at 22 mph, with peak gusts to 31 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:08 UTC by NOAA station 41038 (Wrightsville Beach Nearshore, NC (ILM2)). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- What is the barometric pressure at Wrightsville Beach Nearshore?
- Sea-level pressure at Wrightsville Beach Nearshore was 30.17 inHg (1021.8 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:08 UTC by NOAA station 41038 (Wrightsville Beach Nearshore, NC (ILM2)). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy 41038 located?
- Wrightsville Beach Nearshore, NC (ILM2) (41038) reports from 34.141°N, 77.715°W in the western North Atlantic (North Carolina).
- How often is NOAA buoy 41038 updated?
- Station 41038 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside 7-day tide predictions and a solunar table for the area.
- What does NOAA buoy 41038 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Wrightsville Beach Nearshore, NC (ILM2), plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Wrightsville Beach Nearshore, NC (ILM2) and every other NOAA buoy is free with no account required. Big Buoy Pro adds the Wind Tab, the Depth Chart, satellite overlays (sea surface temp, chlorophyll, currents), 16-day forecasts, and forecast model switching.