Tuesday, December 30, 2025

12PM to 4PM - Wrightsville Plunge Packet Pick Up and Plunge Merch Store at South End Surf Shop (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!

If you check in on Tuesday, you DO NOT need to come to the Check In Tent again on Plunge Day...unless you want to purchase additional Plunge swag!

Thursday, January 1, 2026 🎉

10:00 AM - Wrightsville Plunge Packet Pick Up & Plunge Merch Store - South End Surf Shop (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!  

If you checked in and picked up your armband and gear on Tuesday, you DO NOT need to come to the Check-In Tent.

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

During Registration, you will select to Plunge at 12:00 PM or 12:30 PM.   Same great fun at both plunge times! 

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: 

Tuesday, December 30 - 12:00 PM - 4:00PM

Thursday, January 1 - 10:00 AM - 2:00PM 

 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!