Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 4:06 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 45m at 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 - May 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:003.72:163.18:160.98:201.06:207:55Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:483.63:083.29:120.89:270.96:197:56Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:393.64:053.410:030.710:270.76:187:57Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:333.65:043.710:500.411:210.66:187:57Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:283.65:584.011:350.26:177:58Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:193.76:474.412:130.412:190.06:167:59Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:073.77:344.71:040.11:04-0.26:158:00New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:543.88:205.01:560.01:51-0.36:148:00New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:423.79:095.12:48-0.22:39-0.46:138:01New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:323.710:005.13:38-0.33:28-0.46:128:02New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:253.610:545.04:28-0.34:17-0.46:118:03Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:223.611:524.95:18-0.25:08-0.26:118:04Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:203.66:130.06:050.06:108:04Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:494.71:183.67:130.17:120.26:098:05First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:454.52:153.78:150.28:230.36:088:06First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:394.33:113.99:140.29:310.36:088:07First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:344.04:104.110:060.110:320.36:078:07Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:303.85:094.310:540.011:270.36:068:08Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:253.76:034.411:38-0.16:068:09Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:153.66:514.612:180.312:20-0.16:058:10Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:013.57:344.71:060.31:020.06:048:10Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:443.48:164.71:520.31:440.16:048:11Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:263.48:574.62:370.32:250.16:038:12Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:083.39:394.43:190.33:060.26:038:12Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:513.210:234.33:580.43:450.36:028:13Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:363.111:084.14:360.54:220.56:028:14Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:233.111:544.05:150.65:010.66:018:14Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:123.15:560.75:430.86:018:15Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:403.81:023.16:430.76:360.96:018:16Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:253.81:503.27:340.77:421.06:008:16Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:093.72:393.48:270.68:501.06:008:17Third Quarter31Wed
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 1:06 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 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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