Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:34 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 06m at 3:02 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Oct 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:093.82:484.48:151.19:071.37:066:54First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:573.83:374.49:141.19:591.27:076:53First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:493.94:294.510:090.910:480.97:076:51Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:454.15:224.611:010.811:350.77:086:50Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:424.36:134.711:520.67:096:49Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:344.67:014.812:210.512:430.57:106:47Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:244.87:484.91:080.31:360.37:106:46Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:135.18:364.91:560.12:290.27:116:45Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:045.39:264.82:45-0.13:220.17:126:43Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:565.410:194.73:33-0.14:130.27:136:42Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:515.411:134.64:21-0.15:050.37:136:41Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:485.45:110.06:010.47:146:40Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:104.512:455.36:050.17:010.67:156:38Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:074.41:415.27:060.38:050.77:166:37Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:024.42:365.08:110.49:070.77:176:36Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:574.43:314.99:150.510:040.67:176:35Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:544.44:274.810:150.510:550.57:186:33Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:534.55:234.711:090.511:420.57:196:32Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:494.66:144.612:000.57:206:31Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:404.77:004.512:260.412:480.57:216:30New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:274.87:434.41:090.41:350.67:226:29New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:114.88:244.31:520.42:210.67:226:27New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:534.89:064.22:330.53:040.67:236:26New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:364.79:484.13:130.53:460.77:246:25Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:204.710:313.93:510.64:250.87:256:24Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:054.511:163.84:270.75:050.97:266:23Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:514.45:040.85:471.07:276:22Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:033.712:384.35:440.96:341.17:286:21Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:503.71:244.36:321.07:281.27:296:20First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:383.72:104.37:311.18:251.17:296:19First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:263.82:564.38:351.19:190.97:306:18First Quarter31Thu
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 6:18 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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