Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 9m at 5:25 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:47 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - May 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:303.89:004.92:35-0.22:33-0.36:207:55Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:153.69:454.83:22-0.13:17-0.16:197:56Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:003.510:314.64:050.03:580.06:187:57Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:453.311:174.34:460.24:370.36:177:57Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:323.25:270.55:170.56:167:58Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:054.112:213.16:100.76:010.76:167:59Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:543.91:103.16:590.86:550.96:158:00Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:413.81:593.27:540.98:011.06:148:01Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:283.62:483.38:480.99:071.06:138:01Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:153.53:413.49:380.710:060.96:128:02Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:063.54:383.610:240.510:590.76:118:03Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:003.45:333.911:070.311:500.66:108:04Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:513.46:234.211:500.26:108:04Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:403.57:084.512:390.412:340.06:098:05Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:263.57:534.71:280.21:19-0.16:088:06New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:113.58:384.92:180.12:06-0.26:078:07New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:593.59:254.93:060.02:53-0.26:078:07New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:483.510:154.93:54-0.13:41-0.26:068:08Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:413.511:084.84:41-0.14:30-0.26:068:09Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:373.55:30-0.15:22-0.16:058:10Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:044.712:353.66:240.06:200.16:048:10Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:594.61:323.87:220.17:280.36:048:11First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:534.42:283.98:220.08:390.36:038:12First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:464.23:244.19:180.09:460.36:038:12First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:404.04:234.410:10-0.110:460.26:028:13Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:373.85:224.610:59-0.211:410.26:028:14Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:343.66:164.711:45-0.26:018:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:273.57:054.812:330.212:31-0.26:018:15Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:153.57:514.81:240.21:16-0.16:018:16Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:013.48:364.82:120.22:020.06:008:16Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:463.49:204.62:580.22:470.16:008:17Full Moon31Wed
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 8:36 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 81% 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 (81% 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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