Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:25 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 15m at 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 - Aug 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:163.53:014.48:350.49:321.06:228:12First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:013.33:514.39:240.510:221.06:238:11First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:483.24:434.310:110.511:081.06:248:10Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:403.25:364.310:560.511:521.06:258:09Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:343.26:254.411:410.56:258:08Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:253.37:114.512:360.912:270.46:268:07Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:133.47:534.51:200.91:130.46:278:06Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:003.58:344.52:040.82:000.56:288:05Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:463.69:144.42:470.62:470.56:288:04Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:313.79:544.33:270.53:310.66:298:03Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:183.810:344.24:050.44:140.76:308:02Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:053.911:164.04:410.34:570.86:308:01Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:534.05:180.35:450.96:318:00Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:023.912:434.25:590.36:431.06:327:59Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:513.81:334.46:480.37:491.06:337:57Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:423.72:244.67:450.38:570.96:337:56Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:353.73:194.88:470.310:000.86:347:55Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:323.64:215.09:490.110:590.66:357:54Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:373.75:255.110:490.011:540.46:367:53Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:423.86:255.311:47-0.16:367:51Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:424.17:205.412:480.312:45-0.26:377:50New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:394.38:125.31:410.11:42-0.26:387:49New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:334.59:025.22:330.02:39-0.26:387:48New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:264.69:504.93:210.03:330.06:397:47New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:194.710:384.64:060.04:240.26:407:45Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:114.711:264.34:480.15:130.56:417:44Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:034.75:290.36:030.86:417:43Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:134.012:534.66:120.56:581.16:427:41First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:593.81:414.56:590.77:561.36:437:40First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:443.62:274.57:510.88:541.46:437:39First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:283.53:164.48:450.99:461.46:447:37First Quarter31Wed
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 2:21 am — 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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