Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 4:00 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:36 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:274.07:065.012:340.612:300.16:447:37Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:214.27:535.01:230.51:240.26:457:36New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:114.38:384.92:110.52:160.36:467:34New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:594.49:214.72:560.43:050.46:467:33New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:464.410:034.43:360.53:500.66:477:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:324.410:454.24:130.54:330.86:487:30Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:194.411:283.94:480.65:161.06:487:29Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:064.45:230.86:001.26:497:28Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:123.712:534.46:010.96:511.46:507:26First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:573.61:394.46:451.07:481.56:507:25First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:423.52:264.47:381.18:471.56:517:23First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:273.53:154.48:371.19:421.46:527:22First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:153.54:084.49:341.010:331.36:537:21Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:103.55:034.510:280.911:201.16:537:19Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:093.75:554.711:190.76:547:18Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:053.96:424.812:060.912:100.66:557:16Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:574.27:274.912:520.71:010.56:557:15Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:464.48:114.91:370.51:530.46:567:14Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:344.78:564.82:230.32:460.46:577:12Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:234.99:444.73:080.13:380.46:577:11Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:155.110:344.53:520.04:300.46:587:09Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:095.211:284.34:360.15:220.66:597:08Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:065.25:230.26:210.87:007:06Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:244.11:045.26:160.37:260.97:007:05Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:204.02:015.17:170.58:341.07:017:04Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:153.92:585.18:250.59:371.07:027:02Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:123.93:575.09:300.510:340.97:027:01Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:124.04:584.910:300.511:240.87:036:59Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:144.15:544.811:250.57:046:58Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:114.36:434.812:110.712:170.57:056:57Waning Crescent30Wed
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 7:18 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 94% 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 Waning Gibbous (94% 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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