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 4h 52m 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 - Apr 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:393.85:31-0.55:35-0.56:577:32Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:144.812:343.66:27-0.26:29-0.26:567:32Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:114.61:303.47:300.17:330.16:547:33Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:084.42:263.38:380.38:440.26:537:34Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:074.23:243.39:420.49:520.26:527:35Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:094.14:283.310:390.410:530.26:507:35Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:124.05:303.511:290.311:470.16:497:36Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:084.06:253.712:150.26:487:37Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:554.07:113.912:360.112:570.16:467:38Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:364.07:534.11:230.01:370.16:457:39New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:163.98:334.22:070.02:160.06:447:39New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:543.89:124.32:500.02:530.06:437:40New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:323.79:504.23:290.13:280.06:417:41New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:113.510:304.24:070.14:010.16:407:42Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:523.411:114.14:430.34:340.26:397:42Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:343.211:553.95:210.45:080.46:387:43Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:203.16:020.65:460.56:367:44Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:413.81:073.06:520.86:340.76:357:45First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:303.81:563.17:530.87:400.76:347:46First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:193.82:483.18:550.88:530.76:337:46First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:133.83:463.39:540.69:590.56:317:47First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:133.94:483.510:470.310:590.36:307:48Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:144.05:483.911:360.111:550.06:297:49Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:114.26:424.412:25-0.26:287:49Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:034.37:334.812:51-0.31:13-0.46:277:50Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:534.38:235.11:47-0.52:01-0.66:267:51Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:444.39:145.32:42-0.62:50-0.76:257:52Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:354.110:065.33:35-0.73:38-0.76:247:53Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:284.011:015.24:26-0.64:27-0.66:237:53Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:233.811:575.05:18-0.45:17-0.36:227:54Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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