Wilmington & Wrightsville Beach
Midtown favorites, Airlie Gardens and a day at Wrightsville Beach.
Out to Eat
The best-reviewed restaurants, from casual favorites to date night.
Know before you go
Wilmington & Wrightsville Beach Right Now
Forecast
TonightMostly Clear57°F
SaturdayMostly Sunny71°F
Saturday NightMostly Cloudy54°F
SundayPartly Sunny72°F
Tides
Today
- Low 4:40 am0.2 ft
- High 11:16 am5.3 ft
- Low 5:50 pm0.6 ft
- High 11:44 pm4.0 ft
Saturday
- Low 5:40 am0.5 ft
- High 12:15 pm5.0 ft
- Low 6:58 pm0.7 ft
Sunrise 7:30 am Sunset 6:22 pm
Beach parking
Paid March 1 to October 31, 9 am to 7 or 8 pm, with live space availability.
Rates change each year; check posted signs or the official site.
Beach safety: rip currents are the biggest risk on this coast. Swim near a lifeguard, check the beach flags, and if you're caught in a current, swim parallel to shore until you're out of it.
What's on
Events in Wilmington & Wrightsville Beach
- Nov
Cucalorus Festival
Coming upFive days every November
Independent and international film, plus talks and parties, in historic downtown.
- Apr
North Carolina Azalea Festival
Early April, every year since 1948
Five days and 25+ events across the city: garden tours, a parade, concerts and a street fair.
- Oct
Riverfest
Usually October
Wilmington's riverfront festival. It skipped 2026, and organizers say it returns in 2027.
Dates change from year to year, so check before you book. Wilmington and Beaches events has the full calendar.
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