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 4h 33m 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 - Jun 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:543.63:303.69:180.49:530.86:008:18Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:443.54:253.910:060.210:500.65:598:18Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:393.55:214.310:530.011:450.45:598:19Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:373.56:154.611:41-0.25:598:19Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:333.57:065.012:390.212:30-0.35:598:20Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:263.67:575.21:34-0.11:21-0.45:598:20New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:193.68:505.32:29-0.22:15-0.55:598:21New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:133.69:455.33:22-0.33:10-0.55:588:21New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:103.710:415.24:14-0.34:04-0.55:588:22Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:083.711:375.05:05-0.34:58-0.35:588:22Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:073.85:57-0.25:55-0.15:588:23Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:334.71:043.96:52-0.16:590.15:588:23First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:264.41:594.07:490.08:080.35:588:24First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:164.12:534.28:430.09:140.45:588:24First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:053.83:464.39:340.010:130.55:588:24First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:543.54:414.410:200.011:060.55:598:25Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:463.35:344.411:040.011:540.55:598:25Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:383.26:234.511:460.05:598:25Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:273.27:074.512:400.512:270.15:598:25Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:123.27:504.51:240.51:100.25:598:26Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:563.28:324.42:090.51:540.25:598:26Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:403.29:154.42:520.52:380.36:008:26Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:243.19:584.23:330.53:200.46:008:26Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:103.110:414.14:120.54:000.56:008:26Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:583.111:244.04:500.54:400.66:018:27Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:473.25:280.55:210.76:018:27Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:083.912:373.36:090.56:100.96:018:27Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:503.81:243.46:540.47:101.06:028:27Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:333.72:103.77:430.48:171.06:028:27Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:163.62:573.98:340.29:220.86:028:27Third Quarter30Fri
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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