Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 3:11 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 50m at 9:10 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:243.61:484.17:350.68:170.26:595:01First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:193.82:434.08:430.59:110.07:005:01First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:204.13:434.09:460.310:02-0.37:015:01Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:234.54:443.910:460.010:53-0.57:025:01Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:224.85:423.911:44-0.211:44-0.67:025:01Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:175.16:363.912:42-0.37:035:01Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:115.37:293.912:37-0.71:38-0.47:045:01Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:045.38:223.81:31-0.72:31-0.47:055:01Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:585.29:153.72:23-0.73:21-0.37:065:01Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:514.910:093.63:13-0.64:10-0.17:065:01Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:444.611:033.54:03-0.44:590.17:075:02Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:364.311:563.54:54-0.15:510.37:085:02Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:244.05:500.26:450.57:085:02Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:463.41:103.76:510.57:370.57:095:02Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:363.41:543.57:530.68:260.57:105:03Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:273.52:413.38:510.79:100.47:105:03Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:203.63:313.19:430.69:520.37:115:03Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:153.74:243.010:320.610:330.27:115:04Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:073.95:143.011:180.511:150.17:125:04Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:544.06:003.112:040.47:125:05Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:384.26:443.112:500.37:135:05New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:214.27:273.112:43-0.11:350.27:135:06New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:034.28:093.11:27-0.12:170.17:145:06New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:454.28:523.12:10-0.12:580.17:145:07New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:274.29:373.12:50-0.13:370.07:155:08Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:104.110:253.13:30-0.14:180.07:155:08Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:554.011:173.24:130.05:010.07:155:09Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:413.95:020.15:50-0.17:165:09First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:093.412:303.86:030.26:45-0.17:165:10First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:023.61:203.77:150.37:42-0.27:165:11First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:573.82:143.58:250.28:36-0.37:165:12First Quarter31Fri
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 12:10 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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