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Water Activities in Wrightsville Beach

Fill your day with spectacular views, big smiles and unforgettable memories when you spend the day kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding or canoeing in Wrightsville Beach.

Diving for the Past at Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach is one of the few places in the world to dive for prehistoric Megalodon teeth. Learn about diving charters that will take you to search for this prized find 100 feet below the ocean's surface.

Learn To Surf

Grab a surfboard and learn to surf from professional instructors. Our surf town vibe and diversity of waves are welcoming to both amateur and seasoned surfers alike.

Stand-up Paddleboarding

Put a 360 spin on your daily workout routine as you glide along the waterways of Wrightsville Beach on a standup paddleboard (SUP). Navigate through unique ecosystems along our channels and waterways or try your hand at paddleboard yoga.

Sailing Adventures

All aboard an unforgettable sailing experience at Wrightsville Beach. Take in the sights and let the wind fill your sails as you cruise along our crystal blue waters in this 360 degree video.

Dive Shipwrecks

Immerse yourself in aquatic and cultural wonders. Dive to discover the Alexander Ramsey liberty ship near Wrightsville Beach.

Wrightsville SUP

Standup Paddleboarding (SUP) is hot in Wrightsville Beach. Rent a board from Wrightsville SUP and spend a perfect day on the water.

Blockade Runner Surf to Sound Adventures

Step out onto the sound-side docks of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort for sailing lessons and other watersports activities offered by the resort.

Joy Rides Boating & Fishing

Get right on the water – GoPro style – fishing, exploring and just relaxing in the channels and waterways of Wrightsville Beach.

Board Games Wrightsville Beach Surfing

Hang ten as this GoPro-style video puts you on the board and in the waves at one of the East Coast's premiere surfing destinations.

Channel Surfing Wrightsville Beach Watersports

Known as one of the premiere watersports destinations on the East Coast, paddle along on this GoPro style tour of the many waterways in Wrightsville Beach.

Fishing at Johnnie Mercer's Pier

World-class fishing options for all ages!

Water Sports

Find out why watersports reign supreme on this island!

Stand up paddleboarding with a local pro athlete

April Zilg, a pro SUP athlete and instructor, discusses why she loves stand up paddleboarding in Wrightsville Beach and demonstrates some of her skills.

Wrightsville Performance Sailing

Hop aboard the J/80 with Captain Dustin Frye of Wrightsville Performance Sailing and hear about the cruises, charters and lessons they offer, including Basic Keelboat certification.
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