Wrightsville Beach, NC - Station ID: 8658163
| Established: | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Time Meridian: | 0° E |
| Present Installation: | Apr 26, 2004 |
| Date Removed: | N/A |
| Water Level Max (ref MHHW): | 4.05 ft. Sep 14, 2018 |
| Water Level Min (ref MLLW): | -2.65 ft. Jan 08, 2009 |
| Mean Range: | 3.98 ft. |
| Diurnal Range: | 4.48 ft. |
| Latitude | 34° 12.8' N |
| Longitude | 77° 47.2' W |
| NOAA Chart#: | 11539 |
| Met Site Elevation: | 24.5 ft. above MSL |
Sensor Information
| Sensor | Sensor ID | DCP# | Sensor Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic WL | A1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
| Wind | C1 | 1 | 26.1 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Air Temperature | D1 | 1 | 10.5 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Water Temperature | E1 | 1 | 0.1 ft. above MLLW | Enabled |
| Barometric Pressure | F1 | 1 | 30.2 ft. above MSL | Enabled |
| Tsunami WL | U1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
How to reach: To reach the tidal bench marks from the intersection of 17 south and 74 East in Wilmington, proceed east on 74 east for 8.0 km (5.0 mi) toward Wrightsville Beach, once over the drawbridge bear left on 74E to the intersection of Lumina Avenue and East Salisbury Street, continue through the light to the end of the street to Johnny Mercers Fishing Pier. The bench marks are located on East Salisbury Street and extend down N. Lumina Ave. The tide gauge is located on the offshore end of the pier.