Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 4:21 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 10:26 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:243.111:533.34:590.35:10-0.17:085:40Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:073.05:500.45:550.07:075:41First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:403.412:522.86:540.56:520.07:075:42First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:303.51:442.88:030.57:570.07:065:43First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:273.62:442.79:090.49:02-0.27:055:44Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:333.73:532.810:090.110:03-0.47:045:45Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:394.04:593.111:05-0.111:01-0.77:035:46Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:384.35:573.411:58-0.411:59-0.97:025:47Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:324.66:513.712:51-0.77:015:48Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:224.77:434.112:55-1.11:41-0.97:015:49Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:124.78:344.31:50-1.32:28-1.17:005:50Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:004.69:264.42:43-1.33:13-1.16:595:51Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:494.310:194.43:34-1.13:57-1.06:585:52Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:393.911:134.44:25-0.84:42-0.86:575:53Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:293.65:19-0.45:31-0.66:565:54Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:074.212:193.26:190.06:27-0.36:555:55Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:004.01:093.07:240.37:28-0.16:545:56Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:553.82:012.88:280.48:310.06:525:57Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:543.62:592.79:280.59:300.16:515:58Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:583.54:012.710:190.510:230.06:505:58Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:573.65:002.911:060.411:11-0.16:495:59Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:463.75:503.111:490.311:57-0.16:486:00Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:283.76:343.312:300.26:476:01New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:073.87:163.412:42-0.21:100.06:466:02New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:443.87:563.61:25-0.21:48-0.16:446:03New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:213.78:353.72:05-0.22:23-0.26:436:04New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:573.69:143.72:43-0.22:56-0.36:426:05Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:333.59:533.73:20-0.13:28-0.26:416:06Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:113.310:343.63:570.04:00-0.26:406:06Waxing Crescent29Tue
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 1:23 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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