Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 9:31 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:58 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Oct 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:094.911:294.34:380.35:180.77:066:54Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:034.95:240.36:120.87:066:53Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:244.212:575.06:150.47:130.87:076:52Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:184.21:525.07:160.58:180.87:086:50Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:134.32:465.18:220.59:200.77:096:49Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:094.33:445.19:260.410:180.57:096:48Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:094.44:445.110:270.311:110.47:106:46Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:114.65:435.111:240.27:116:45Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:104.86:375.112:020.212:180.17:126:44Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:045.07:275.012:510.21:120.17:126:42New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:545.18:144.91:400.12:050.27:136:41New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:435.29:014.72:270.12:550.37:146:40New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:315.19:464.53:120.23:430.47:156:39New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:185.010:324.33:550.34:270.67:166:37Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:064.811:194.14:350.55:100.87:166:36Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:544.75:150.75:541.07:176:35Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:063.912:424.65:570.96:431.27:186:34First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:543.81:294.56:451.17:371.37:196:32First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:403.82:154.47:411.28:321.37:206:31First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:273.83:024.38:401.29:241.27:216:30First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:163.83:524.39:361.110:131.17:216:29First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:093.94:444.310:291.010:590.97:226:28Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:054.15:354.411:190.811:430.77:236:27Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:594.36:244.412:080.77:246:26Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:484.57:104.512:270.512:570.67:256:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:344.87:544.51:120.31:470.57:266:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:204.98:404.51:580.12:370.47:276:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:075.19:284.42:450.03:260.37:276:21Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:565.110:184.33:310.04:150.27:286:20Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:485.211:114.34:170.05:040.37:296:19Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:435.15:050.15:570.47:306:18Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 12:44 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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