Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:22 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 2:09 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:184.29:373.22:45-0.43:35-0.27:175:12Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:014.110:263.23:27-0.34:16-0.27:175:13Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:474.111:183.34:11-0.25:00-0.27:175:14Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:363.95:02-0.15:50-0.27:175:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:113.412:263.86:030.06:47-0.27:175:15Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:053.61:173.67:140.17:45-0.37:175:16Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:013.82:133.48:240.18:43-0.47:175:17Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:024.03:153.39:29-0.19:40-0.57:175:18Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:074.24:213.210:31-0.210:35-0.77:175:19Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:094.55:233.311:28-0.311:30-0.87:175:20Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:064.76:193.412:24-0.47:175:21New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:594.87:113.412:24-0.81:18-0.57:175:22New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:504.78:013.51:18-0.92:08-0.57:175:22New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:384.68:493.52:09-0.92:53-0.57:165:23New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:254.49:373.42:56-0.83:35-0.47:165:24Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:104.210:253.33:40-0.64:15-0.37:165:25Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:553.911:133.34:23-0.34:55-0.17:165:26Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:383.65:080.05:370.17:155:27Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:003.212:213.35:590.36:220.27:155:28First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:463.21:043.16:570.57:110.27:145:29First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:333.21:482.97:590.68:020.27:145:30First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:233.32:382.78:570.68:530.17:145:31First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:203.43:342.79:510.59:430.07:135:32Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:193.54:322.710:420.410:32-0.17:135:33Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:143.75:262.811:300.211:21-0.37:125:34Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:033.96:153.012:180.17:115:35Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:484.07:003.112:09-0.41:04-0.17:115:36Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:314.27:453.312:57-0.61:49-0.37:105:37Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:134.28:313.41:44-0.72:32-0.57:105:38Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:564.29:173.52:30-0.73:12-0.67:095:39Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:404.210:063.63:15-0.73:53-0.67:085:40Waning Gibbous31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658145)

Common Questions About Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wrightsville Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Wrightsville Beach, NC is approximately 5:15 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Wrightsville Beach, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Wrightsville Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Wrightsville Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Tide data for Wrightsville Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658145. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658145.

What is the moon phase in Wrightsville Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wrightsville Beach, NC is First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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