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Water temperature in Wilmington

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Wilmington. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Wilmington now

80.5

°F

August 24, 06:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

80.7°F

Tomorrow:

80.2°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

19:46

Day Length:

13 h. 24 min.

Wilmington in August

Minimum:

34.0°F

Average:

38.8°F

Maximum:

42.1°F

Sea water temperature in Wilmington today

As of now, in Wilmington, the water temperature is 80.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.1°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 75.8°F on 2024.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 79.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 79.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Wilmington

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 10 81.6°F 79.1°F 80.4°F
Aug 11 81.8°F 79.1°F 80.4°F
Aug 12 80.8°F 79.1°F 79.9°F
Aug 13 80.4°F 80.5°F 80.3°F
Aug 14 81.4°F 80.5°F 80.3°F
Aug 15 81.0°F 81.4°F 80.4°F
Aug 16 82.1°F 80.0°F 80.0°F
Aug 17 81.9°F 80.2°F 80.0°F
Aug 18 81.8°F 80.3°F 79.8°F
Aug 19 79.2°F 81.6°F 79.8°F
Aug 20 80.9°F 81.1°F 79.3°F
Aug 21 81.3°F 80.5°F 79.6°F
Aug 22 80.9°F 78.5°F 79.1°F
Aug 23 80.7°F 77.1°F 78.9°F
Aug 24 80.5°F 77.9°F 78.8°F
Aug 25 80.2°F 76.8°F 78.5°F
Aug 26 80.1°F 78.1°F 78.4°F
Aug 27 79.9°F 76.7°F 78.2°F
Aug 28 79.8°F 76.6°F 78.1°F
Aug 29 79.6°F 76.0°F 77.9°F
Aug 30 79.6°F 76.2°F 77.9°F
Aug 31 79.1°F 76.0°F 77.4°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Wilmington by month

In Wilmington, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 93 swimming days.
The warmest water in Wilmington was recorded on August 3, 2020, reaching a 86.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 30, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 39.1°F in Winter, 52.2°F in Spring, 77.1°F in Summer, and 64.5°F in Autumn.