North Carolina · Southeast Atlantic / Brunswick / Oak Island · Shore
Approximately 27.1 miles away
Predicted Tides
Predicted
Falling
Next low tide
Sep 5, 2026, 8:29 AM
In 4 hr 39 min
0.7 ft MLLW
Previous
High · Sep 5, 2026, 2:01 AM · 3.8 ft MLLW
Following
High · Sep 5, 2026, 2:43 PM · 4.8 ft MLLW
Tide station at destination
Wrightsville Beach · NOAA 8658163
Predicted Tidal Current
Predicted
No representative tidal-current prediction station is configured for this destination.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Wrightsville Beach ocean pier and surf fishery
A southern North Carolina Atlantic ocean and pier fishery at Wrightsville Beach. NOAA 8658163 is the at-location source. This is not Wilmington harbor, not Cape Fear River, and not a Masonboro Inlet mashup.
Fishery type
Ocean pier surf
Fishing modes
Shore
Habitat and structure
Wrightsville Beach ocean pier and adjacent surf · Open Atlantic bar south of Cape Lookout / north of Cape Fear
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Aug 23, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Red drum, spotted seatrout, Spanish mackerel, and bluefish are representative Wrightsville surf and pier targets. Month endpoints are not manufactured.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Red drum
Primary
Sciaenops ocellatus
Also called Redfish
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING AND FALL
May also be present outside this peak window.
Southern NC surf and pier occurrence.
Spotted seatrout
Primary
Cynoscion nebulosus
No seasonal pulse known
Surf, creek-mouth, and sound-edge occurrence near Wrightsville.
Spanish mackerel
Secondary
Scomberomorus maculatus
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL
Warm-season pier and surf occurrence.
Bluefish
Secondary
Pomatomus saltatrix
No seasonal pulse known
Coastal migratory occurrence.
Typical Seasonal Targets
Red drum — SPRING AND FALL
Spanish mackerel — SPRING — FALL
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Public pier and town beach access at Wrightsville Beach. Confirm town parking, pier fees, and hours. Wilmington riverfront is a different identity.
Primary hazards
Ocean swell and pier spray. Do not use Cape Fear USGS or Wilmington 8658120 as this destination's ocean source.
Fishery considerations
Tidal current is not a pier-deck scoring input. Wilmington 8658120 is not this source.
Onshore wind steepens the wash. Missing waves are not calm. Forecast is not an observation.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
