Thursday, December 31, 2026

11:00 AM  to 2:00PM - Wrightsville Plunge Packet Pick Up and Plunge Merch Store at South End Surf Shop  - White Tent (708 S Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480)

Stop by South End and pick up your Plunge Packet, including your Plunge Arm Band, Tickets to the After Party, and your Plunge Swag!  Meet up with friends or make new friends as you browse the Plunge Merch Store!

Friday, January 1, 2027

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Shuttles begin running from Wrightsville Beach Park to the Crystal Pier

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wrightsville Plunge Packet Pick Up & Plunge Merch Store - South End Surf Shop  - White Tent(708 S Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480)

Stop by South End on your way to the beach, and pick up your Plunge Arm Band, Tickets to the After Party and your Plunge Swag!

12 PM - PLUNGE

Costume Contest before the Plunge! Come dressed to impress for your chance to win some 2027 Plunge Gear!  

AFTER PARTY begins immediately after the Plunge in the parking lot at South End Surf Shop (708 S Lumina Ave. Wrighghtsville Beach)

Absolutely!  

PARKING - There is EXTREMELY LIMITED parking near the Plunge so you are encouraged to use the shuttle.  Please refer to the Parking Instruction section of our website.  Shuttles will run from Wrightville Beach Park from 10AM - 3PM.  

Shuttles will run from 10AM - 3PM from Wrightsville Beach Park.  Please refer to the Parking information section of the website for more details on shuttle location at the park.  https://runsignup.com/Race/Wrightsvilleplunge/Page/Parking

NOON on NEW YEARS DAY

PLUNGE LOCATION - On the north side of the Oceanic Pier (703 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC)

No.  You must purchase an afterparty wristband for access to the Plunge Afterparty. Adults are $15 and youth (21 and under) are $5 in advance when you pay online during Plunge registration!  The cost goes up if you choose to purchase afterparty tickets on Plunge Day. Your ticket to the 2026 Plunge Afterparty covers the cost of craft beer, pizza, music and fun! 

NO! Stay warm and dry and plunge into the party!  Remember to buy your after-party ticket on our website in advance.  They sell out FAST!

There are several porta-potties and a public restroom with a changing area nearby. 

The 11th Annual Wrightsville Plunge benefits Communities In Schools of Cape Fear, which works to help keep kids in school, and on the path to graduation. Its a great way to support our region's youth, and have a blast at the same time!

PLUNGE MERCH TENT - We will have trucker hats, beanies, crew neck sweatshirts, Camelbak coffee mugs, long and short sleeve shirts available at the Merch Tent, located in the South End Surf Shop parking lot.

Hours: 

Thursday, December 31 - 11:00 AM - 2:00PM

Friday, January 1 - 10:00 AM - 3:00PM 

 ARRIVE EARLY!  Beat the crowds and traffic by arriving at the beach early!  The weather will be perfect - bring your coffee/breakfast/beach chair and plan to spend the morning on the beach!