Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 33m at 4:07 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:07 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:533.05:460.35:450.26:396:07Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:293.712:372.86:420.66:360.46:376:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:183.51:242.77:430.87:370.56:366:09Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:113.42:152.68:420.88:400.56:356:10Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:103.43:142.69:380.89:380.46:336:10Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:133.44:182.810:270.710:310.26:326:11Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:093.65:153.011:130.511:200.16:316:12Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:563.76:043.311:570.36:306:13Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:383.96:493.512:08-0.112:400.16:286:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:183.97:313.712:55-0.21:21-0.26:276:15New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:563.98:133.91:41-0.32:00-0.36:266:15New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:343.99:544.13:24-0.33:38-0.47:247:16New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:143.810:374.24:07-0.34:15-0.57:237:17Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:583.611:254.24:50-0.24:53-0.47:227:18Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:463.45:37-0.15:35-0.37:207:19Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:164.212:393.26:320.16:25-0.17:197:19First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:124.21:343.17:380.37:300.07:187:20First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:104.12:333.18:490.48:430.17:167:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:124.13:363.19:560.39:540.07:157:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:204.14:453.310:560.110:59-0.27:137:22Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:284.25:503.611:510.011:58-0.47:127:23Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:274.36:483.912:41-0.27:117:24Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:184.37:384.212:54-0.51:29-0.47:097:25Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:044.38:254.41:47-0.62:14-0.47:087:26Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:484.29:104.52:38-0.62:56-0.57:077:26Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:294.09:544.53:24-0.53:36-0.47:057:27Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:103.810:374.44:07-0.34:12-0.37:047:28Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:523.511:214.24:47-0.14:470.07:027:29Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:353.35:270.25:220.27:017:29Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:074.012:193.16:100.55:590.47:007:30Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:543.81:052.96:590.86:470.66:587:31Third 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 7:07 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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