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Wrightsville Beach Park
4.7★ · 630 Google ratings · Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 60 ft away · paid
Access
8am to 8pm
Walk
0.7 miles · 15 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
4 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
310 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sun 7pm
Map of Wrightsville Beach Park
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1Parking60 ft from the listing2Restrooms150 ft from the listing3Covered shelter140 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 32 visitors · 2016–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2016–2026
Free parking after 6:30pm
Evening visitors can avoid parking fees and walk the 2.56-mile loop in quieter conditions.
Bring the PayByPhone app
Paid parking requires the app to avoid tickets, and a setup mistake cost one visitor an extra $50 fine.
Arrive before 10am in summer
Parking fills quickly and traffic becomes heavy once the day warms up, especially on weekends.
Check closure status before driving
The playground occasionally closes for repairs, disappointing families who arrive expecting it to be open.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · clear
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.3 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the N
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:13 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:53 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:42 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 321 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
🅿 Parking 60 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 0.7 miles away, about 15 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Wrightsville Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 60 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Wrightsville Beach Park?
300 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Wrightsville Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 ft from the listing.
When is Wrightsville Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 7pm and the busiest at Wed 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
