Wilmington, NC Zone Forecast: Sunday, April 12, 2026

The National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina, has issued a series of marine and coastal forecasts for the region extending through April 19, 2026. Current conditions for April 13, 2026, indicate a sunny day with high temperatures reaching 79 degrees Fahrenheit and south winds between 10 and 15 mph.

For those in the coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear, North Carolina, out to 20 nautical miles, the forecast for April 13, 2026, calls for south winds of 6 to 9 knots, increasing to 9 to 12 knots during the afternoon. Seas in this area are expected to remain around 2 feet.

A moderate risk of rip currents remains in effect through the evening of April 13, 2026. This warning serves as a safety precaution for swimmers and beachgoers along the coastline.

Extended Marine and Coastal Forecast

The outlook for the remainder of the week suggests stable conditions with consistent sea states. For the night of April 13, 2026, south-southwest winds are expected at 5 to 8 knots with seas remaining around 2 feet under partly cloudy skies.

On April 14, 2026, the forecast predicts sunny conditions with highs of 79 degrees Fahrenheit. Marine winds will start as variable at less than 5 knots, becoming south-southwest at 8 to 13 knots in the morning, with seas holding at 2 feet.

For the night of April 14, 2026, south-southwest winds of 7 to 10 knots are expected with seas around 2 feet and mostly clear skies. Lows are forecasted to be in the mid-60s.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, will be sunny with a high of 79 degrees Fahrenheit. South-southwest winds will range from 6 to 9 knots, increasing to 10 to 13 knots in the afternoon. Seas are expected to stay around 2 feet.

The night of April 15, 2026, will remain mostly clear with south-southwest winds between 7 and 9 knots and seas around 2 feet.

On April 16, 2026, the weather will be mostly sunny. South-southwest winds will start between 6 and 9 knots and increase to 9 to 12 knots in the afternoon, with potential gusts as high as 18 knots. Seas are projected to remain around 2 feet.

The forecast for the night of April 16, 2026, indicates southwest winds of 8 to 10 knots and seas around 2 feet under partly cloudy skies.

Friday, April 17, 2026, is expected to be sunny with highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds will be between 7 and 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 13 knots in the afternoon, with seas remaining at 2 feet.

Weekend Outlook and Operational Changes

The forecast for the following weekend shows a slight increase in temperature. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, conditions are expected to be partly cloudy with highs in the lower 80s and lows in the upper 60s.

In addition to the immediate weather forecasts, the Wilmington forecast office has noted administrative updates to marine zones. Local marine zones are expanding out to 60 nautical miles offshore in April 2026.

The National Hurricane Center has also announced product and service changes for the 2026 hurricane season, and the Storm Prediction Center has introduced new conditional intensities in its convective outlooks.

Mariners are advised that point forecasts are for single locations and that safety concerns require awareness of weather over a larger area. Detailed information for broader regions can be found within the zone forecasts and NDFD graphics provided by the National Weather Service.