Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 17m at 12:18 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:59 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:034.37:415.61:050.11:10-0.26:447:37Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:594.58:335.51:580.02:09-0.26:457:35Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:544.79:255.42:50-0.13:06-0.26:467:34Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:494.910:165.13:39-0.14:00-0.16:477:33Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:444.911:074.84:25-0.14:520.26:477:31Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:384.911:574.55:090.05:450.56:487:30Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:314.95:550.36:420.86:497:28Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:474.21:224.86:430.57:421.16:497:27Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:343.92:114.77:360.78:431.26:507:26Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:203.82:594.68:300.89:381.36:517:24Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:073.73:494.59:230.810:271.36:517:23Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:573.64:434.510:140.811:111.26:527:21Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:513.75:354.511:010.811:541.26:537:20Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:453.86:234.511:470.76:537:19Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:353.97:074.612:351.112:330.76:547:17Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:224.17:484.61:171.01:190.76:557:16New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:074.28:274.61:590.82:060.76:567:14New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:514.39:064.52:400.72:520.76:567:13New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:354.49:454.33:190.63:360.86:577:12New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:204.410:264.23:560.64:190.96:587:10Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:064.511:114.14:320.65:030.96:587:09Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:554.65:100.65:521.06:597:07Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:003.912:454.75:530.76:491.17:007:06First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:523.91:374.86:470.77:541.17:007:05First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:463.92:304.97:510.79:001.07:017:03First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:413.93:275.08:580.610:010.87:027:02First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:414.04:285.210:020.510:570.67:037:00Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:454.15:295.311:030.311:500.47:036:59Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:494.46:275.412:000.17:046:58Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:474.77:205.412:410.212:570.07:056:56Full Moon30Mon
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 3:38 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 5% 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 Crescent (5% 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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