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 (tomorrow) : 4:53 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 17m at 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 - Apr 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:153.510:364.24:130.04:08-0.16:577:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:573.411:214.24:530.14:45-0.16:567:32Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:443.25:370.25:250.16:557:33Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:114.212:373.26:290.46:160.26:537:34First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:064.21:333.27:330.57:220.36:527:35First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:034.12:313.28:410.58:380.36:517:35First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:034.23:333.49:460.39:500.16:497:36First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:084.24:403.610:440.110:54-0.16:487:37Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:134.25:444.011:36-0.111:54-0.36:477:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:134.36:414.412:26-0.46:457:38Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:064.37:334.812:51-0.51:14-0.56:447:39Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:554.38:225.01:47-0.52:02-0.66:437:40Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:424.19:105.12:40-0.62:48-0.66:427:41Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:283.99:575.03:29-0.53:32-0.56:407:42Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:143.710:454.84:16-0.34:14-0.36:397:42Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:013.511:334.55:000.04:540.06:387:43Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:493.35:440.35:360.36:377:44Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:234.212:383.16:320.66:240.66:357:45Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:134.01:273.17:260.87:230.86:347:45Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:033.82:163.08:241.08:300.96:337:46Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:533.63:073.19:201.09:330.86:327:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:453.54:033.210:100.810:300.76:317:48Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:403.55:023.410:540.711:210.66:297:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:333.55:563.711:360.56:287:49Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:213.56:444.012:090.512:170.36:277:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:043.67:274.312:560.412:580.16:267:51Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:463.68:094.51:430.31:390.06:257:52New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:273.68:504.62:290.22:21-0.16:247:52New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:093.59:324.63:130.13:03-0.16:237:53New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:533.510:164.63:570.03:45-0.16:227:54Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 1:44 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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