TV channels & antenna towers in Sea Breeze, North Carolina

Sea Breeze has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox, CW, ION, Telemundo and MeTV. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WILT-LD, 5.2 miles to the WNW.

19TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
5.2 mito the closest tower
1,969population

Network channels in Sea Breeze

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWTWL-LDTelemundo31 9.3 mi342° NNW GoodWilmington, NC
CWWWAYCW3.3 18 mi286° WNW StrongWilmington, NC
NBCWECTNBC6 18 mi286° WNW StrongWilmington, NC
FOXWSFX-TVFox26 18 mi286° WNW GoodWilmington, NC
MeTVWILM-LDMeTV10.2 26 mi313° NW FairWilmington, NC
IONWPXU-TVION35 38 mi38° NE GoodJacksonville, NC

Over-the-air TV in Sea Breeze

Sea Breeze, North Carolina has a population of about 1,970. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 5 full-power and 14 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 12 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out. Five of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Wilmington, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Wilmington's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are NBC on channel 6 (WECT), Fox on channel 26 (WSFX-TV), CW on channel 3.3 (WWAY), ION on channel 35 (WPXU-TV), Telemundo on channel 31 (WTWL-LD) and MeTV on channel 10.2 (WILM-LD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WCTI-TV in New Bern, NC, 79 miles to the northeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WBTW in Florence, SC, 84 miles to the west. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Sea Breeze

Point your antenna WNW, at about 286°. The main network towers for Sea Breeze sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WWAY, WECT and WSFX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles west of Sea Breeze (286° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sea Breeze at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Sea Breeze, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sea Breeze

The farthest main network tower for Sea Breeze is WSFX-TV (Fox), 18 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Sea Breeze

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WILT-LDLow power5.2 mi 298° WNWGoodWilmington, NC
WQDH-LDLow power8.4 mi 345° NNWGoodWilmington, NC
W11DR-DLow power9.3 mi 342° NNWFairWilmington, NC
W19EU-DLow power9.3 mi 342° NNWFairWilmington, NC
W22FN-DLow power9.3 mi 342° NNWGoodWilmington, NC
W20EY-DLow power9.3 mi 342° NNWGoodWilmington, NC
W04DQ-DLow power13 mi 323° NWFairWilmington, NC
W35EF-DLow power18 mi 286° WNWFairWilmington, NC
WUNJ-TVFull power26 mi 313° NWGoodWilmington, NC
W30ER-DLow power26 mi 313° NWFairWilmington, NC
WIDO-LDLow power36 mi 255° WSWWeakWilmington, NC
W27DP-DLow power58 mi 40° NEPoorNew Bern, NC
WQHI-LDLow power60 mi 251° WSWPoorMyrtle Beach, SC

How Sea Breeze compares with the rest of North Carolina

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Sea Breeze ranks 328th of 465 places in North Carolina: fewer than the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 9.3 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

19% of North Carolina's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Wilmington, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sea Breeze: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 286° WNW, the direction of WSFX-TV (Fox), 18 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 16 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is NBC in Sea Breeze, NC?

NBC is on channel 6 from WECT, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Sea Breeze. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Sea Breeze, NC?

Fox is on channel 26 from WSFX-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Sea Breeze. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Sea Breeze, NC?

CW is on channel 3.3 from WWAY, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Sea Breeze. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Sea Breeze, NC?

Telemundo is on channel 31 from WTWL-LD, broadcasting from 9.3 miles NNW of Sea Breeze. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sea Breeze?

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Sea Breeze; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Sea Breeze?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 286°. The main network towers for Sea Breeze sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sea Breeze?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sea Breeze?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Sea Breeze?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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