Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 4:40 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:18 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - May 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:383.65:34-0.15:24-0.26:207:55Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:094.812:363.66:300.16:230.06:197:56Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:074.61:343.67:320.27:320.26:187:57First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:034.42:303.78:360.38:430.36:177:58First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:594.23:293.89:340.29:500.36:167:58First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:554.04:294.010:260.110:500.36:157:59Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:523.85:284.211:130.111:430.26:148:00Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:463.76:204.411:560.06:148:01Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:343.67:064.512:330.212:370.06:138:02Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:183.67:484.61:200.21:180.06:128:02Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:593.58:294.62:050.21:590.16:118:03Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:403.49:094.52:480.22:390.26:108:04Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:213.39:504.43:290.33:180.26:098:05Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:033.210:334.34:070.43:550.36:098:05Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:463.111:184.14:450.54:310.56:088:06Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:333.15:240.65:090.66:078:07Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:053.912:223.06:060.75:520.86:078:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:523.81:123.16:560.86:470.96:068:08Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:373.82:013.27:500.77:571.06:058:09Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:233.72:513.48:450.69:060.96:058:10Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:103.63:453.69:360.410:080.76:048:11Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:023.64:424.010:240.211:050.56:048:11Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:003.65:384.311:120.06:038:12Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:573.66:314.712:000.311:59 AM-0.26:038:13Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:513.77:225.012:550.012:48-0.46:028:13New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:433.78:145.31:50-0.21:40-0.56:028:14New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:363.79:065.32:45-0.32:33-0.56:018:15New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:303.710:015.33:38-0.43:26-0.56:018:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:273.710:585.14:29-0.44:19-0.56:018:16Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:253.711:554.95:20-0.25:14-0.36:008:17Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:233.86:14-0.16:130.06:008:17Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 7:59 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 88% 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 (88% 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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