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 57m at 4:06 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:35 pm (5.0 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 - Dec 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:454.77:523.51:130.02:030.46:595:01New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:284.58:353.41:560.12:450.47:005:01New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:124.49:183.32:360.23:230.57:005:01Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:564.210:033.23:150.34:010.67:015:01Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:414.110:513.13:520.44:410.77:025:01Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:263.911:393.14:320.55:230.87:035:01Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:103.85:180.76:110.87:045:01First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:273.212:533.66:160.87:030.77:045:01First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:153.31:363.57:220.97:550.67:055:01First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:053.42:223.48:270.98:440.47:065:01First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:593.63:163.39:260.79:330.27:075:01Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:573.94:143.310:220.510:210.07:075:02Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:544.25:113.311:160.311:10-0.27:085:02Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:474.56:043.412:090.17:095:02Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:384.86:553.512:01-0.41:03-0.17:095:03Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:294.97:473.612:54-0.61:56-0.37:105:03Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:215.08:403.61:47-0.72:47-0.47:115:03Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:145.09:343.72:39-0.83:36-0.47:115:04Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:084.910:313.73:31-0.74:25-0.47:125:04Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:024.611:283.84:24-0.65:16-0.37:125:05Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:554.45:22-0.36:11-0.27:135:05Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:243.912:464.06:28-0.17:08-0.17:135:06Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:193.91:363.77:360.18:04-0.17:145:06Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:154.02:283.48:420.28:56-0.27:145:07Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:134.03:233.29:410.39:46-0.27:145:07Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:124.14:203.010:350.310:33-0.27:155:08Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:084.15:133.011:240.311:19-0.27:155:08Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:574.26:013.012:110.27:165:09New Moon28Thu
29Fri6:424.26:463.112:04-0.212:560.27:165:10New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:244.27:283.112:49-0.21:400.27:165:11New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:064.18:093.11:33-0.22:200.17:165:11New Moon31Sun
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 7:20 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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