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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 45m at 4:53 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:03 am (4.1 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 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:193.66:060.06:020.16:008:17Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:414.61:163.87:020.07:080.36:008:18First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:354.42:114.08:000.08:180.35:598:19First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:264.23:064.28:57-0.19:260.35:598:19First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:194.04:044.49:49-0.210:280.35:598:20Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:153.75:024.610:39-0.311:240.25:598:20Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:123.65:584.811:26-0.35:598:21Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:083.56:504.912:170.212:13-0.25:588:21Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:593.47:374.91:080.21:00-0.25:588:22Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:463.48:234.81:580.21:47-0.15:588:22Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:333.39:084.72:460.22:340.15:588:23Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:193.39:534.53:310.33:190.25:588:23Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:063.210:384.34:120.44:010.35:588:23Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:543.211:244.14:510.44:420.55:588:24Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:433.25:300.55:230.75:588:24Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:103.912:333.26:110.66:110.85:598:25Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:543.81:213.36:560.67:081.05:598:25Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:373.62:073.57:440.68:121.05:598:25Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:193.52:533.78:320.59:141.05:598:25Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:023.43:433.99:190.410:110.95:598:26Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:513.34:354.110:060.211:040.75:598:26Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:453.25:294.310:530.111:550.56:008:26Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:423.26:214.611:400.06:008:26Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:363.37:114.812:460.412:30-0.16:008:26Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:283.48:015.01:380.21:21-0.26:008:26New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:203.58:515.12:300.02:15-0.36:018:27New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:133.69:435.13:21-0.13:10-0.36:018:27New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:093.710:365.04:10-0.24:03-0.36:028:27Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:063.811:304.84:58-0.34:57-0.26:028:27Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:044.05:47-0.35:540.06:028:27Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 7:58 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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