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We have added a few more links to different tide and weather sites. Personally, I find myself checking multiple sites each time I go out (especially for long trips) to get several opinions, as we all know the weather in this area can be very hard to predict accurately. 

Tides Weather (Wrightsville Beach)
If paddling around Wrightsville Beach, we recommend using the tide chart for Masonboro Inlet.

Click here for access to NOAA's 2008 Tide Predictions or use the search below. 

 

Tides by FreeTideTables.com

by Name, Area, or ZIP
ex. boca +ciega -pass
NOAA Tide Prediction Tables NOAA Water Temps (Southern Atlantic Coast)
WBLiveSurf.com NOAA National Weather Forecast (Wilmington, NC)
Cold Water Paddling
Now that the water temperatures have dropped significantly (the local water temps are now in the mid 50's) we have added several links to cold water paddling and how to dress for immersion.  My suggestion is to first read the document on hypothermia from Princeton "Outdoor Action Guide to Hypothermia and Cold Weather Injuries", followed by Atlantic Kayak Tours "How to Dress for Kayaking" and/or Wayne Horodowich's article in Paddling.net "My Immersion Ensemble" followed by a look at the REI "Clothing for Cold Water Paddling" or Rutabaga's "Dressing for Cold Water" and a trip to your local shop to see what options are available that fit you, your paddling environment, and your budget. 
Outdoor Action Guide to
Hypothermia And Cold Weather Injuries		 My Immersion Ensemble - Paddling.net
Clothing for Cold-Water Paddling - REI.com How to Dress for Kayaking - Atlantic Kayak Tours
Dressing for Cold Water - Rutabaga.com Cold Weather Clothing and Paddling Tips - TopKayaker.net
The Atlantic Kayak Tours article brings up an excellent point - could you stand a 45 minute or more swim in your local water with your current gear?  If not, please revise your list to Santa right away!