Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 7:17 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 21m at 1:17 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:393.92:084.38:010.38:360.26:585:01First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:374.03:034.09:050.39:270.16:595:01Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:374.13:593.810:030.310:130.07:005:01Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:364.34:523.710:550.310:58-0.17:015:01Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:284.45:413.611:450.311:41-0.17:025:01Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:154.56:263.612:330.37:035:01Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:584.57:093.512:24-0.11:190.37:035:01Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:404.57:513.41:070.02:020.37:045:01Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:214.48:343.41:490.02:420.37:055:01Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:034.39:173.32:290.13:200.47:065:01Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:464.110:013.23:070.13:580.57:075:01Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:304.010:483.13:440.24:360.67:075:02Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:143.811:363.14:230.45:180.77:085:02Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:583.75:070.56:060.77:095:02Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:243.112:403.66:030.76:580.67:095:02Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:123.21:233.57:090.77:510.57:105:03Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:023.42:103.48:140.78:420.37:105:03Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:573.63:043.39:160.59:320.17:115:04Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:553.94:043.310:140.310:21-0.27:125:04Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:534.25:043.411:090.111:11-0.47:125:04Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:474.55:593.412:04-0.17:135:05Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:394.86:523.512:03-0.512:59-0.37:135:05New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:315.07:453.612:56-0.71:53-0.57:145:06New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:245.18:383.61:50-0.82:45-0.67:145:07New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:175.19:333.62:43-0.93:34-0.67:145:07Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:124.910:303.73:35-0.84:24-0.57:155:08Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:064.711:273.74:28-0.65:15-0.47:155:08Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:594.45:27-0.46:10-0.37:165:09First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:233.712:504.06:32-0.17:07-0.27:165:10First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:183.81:393.77:410.18:02-0.27:165:10First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:133.82:303.48:460.28:50-0.27:165:11First Quarter31Sat
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 4:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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