Atlantic water temperature

Atlantic, Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Atlantic is 27.9 °C (as of September 1, 2026, source: NOAA NDBC).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

27.9 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 27.9° · ☀️ Air 27.0° · high today 28.7°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Atlantic — Photo: Ken Thomas · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 590 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 27.5 °C on August 30, 2026 · highest value: 30.9 °C on August 18, 2026.

Nearby waters

Atlantic, Wrightsville Beach · 1.0 km away26.3 °C Atlantic, Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150) · 10.3 km away27.9 °C Atlantic, Wrightsville Beach Nearshore, NC (ILM2) · 10.5 km away28.0 °C Atlantic, Wilmington · 14.6 km away30.1 °C Atlantic, Wilmington, NC · 14.7 km away30.0 °C

More measuring points: Atlantic

South Port Everglades39.3 °C Trout Cove, FL33.4 °C Johnson Key, FL33.1 °C Middle Key, FL32.9 °C Taylor River, FL32.8 °C Bob Allen, FL32.6 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Atlantic right now?
The current water temperature is 27.9 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Atlantic?
Currently 27.9 °C (updated continuously).

How is the water quality at Atlantic?
The official classification is: excellent.

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