Wrightsville Beach in August
August is a good month for surfing at Wrightsville Beach (best: January–April, September–December).
Plan your trip to Wrightsville BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 19 rainy days
Wrightsville BeachNorth Carolina (New Hanover County), United StatesBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ ILM 13 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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Folly Beach – The WashoutUnited States · 264 km away · water 30°C1 m waves2
Cocoa BeachUnited States · 703 km away · water 29°C0.7 m waves3
Rockaway Beach – New YorkUnited States · 790 km away · water 23°C0.9 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →Schools and camps near Wrightsville Beach
- The Surf Suites 2.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Wrightsville Beach?
August is a good month for surfing at Wrightsville Beach (best: January–April, September–December). Waves 1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Wrightsville Beach in August?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Wrightsville Beach in August?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Wrightsville Beach in August?
Around 30°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 19 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Folly Beach – The Washout (1 m waves), Cocoa Beach (0.7 m waves) & Rockaway Beach – New York (0.9 m waves).