Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 4:59 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 11:03 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:373.85:084.010:591.011:180.97:316:18Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:324.05:564.011:460.911:580.77:326:17Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:224.36:414.012:320.97:326:16Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:074.56:233.912:380.612:190.86:335:15Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:504.67:043.912:190.51:060.76:345:14Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:324.77:463.81:010.41:520.76:355:13Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:154.78:293.81:440.32:360.76:365:12Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:594.79:153.72:260.33:200.76:375:12Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:464.710:063.63:080.34:040.76:385:11Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:384.711:003.63:520.44:530.76:395:10Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:314.611:563.74:420.55:490.76:405:09Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:254.65:410.66:500.76:415:09Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:523.81:174.66:510.67:500.56:425:08Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:474.02:114.58:010.58:460.36:435:07Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:464.23:084.49:060.49:380.16:445:07Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:484.54:084.310:060.210:27-0.16:455:06Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:484.85:054.211:030.111:16-0.26:465:06Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:435.15:584.111:590.16:475:05New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:355.36:484.012:04-0.312:530.06:475:05New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:255.37:373.912:54-0.21:460.16:485:04New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:145.28:253.81:43-0.22:350.26:495:04New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:035.09:133.62:30-0.13:200.36:505:03Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:524.710:023.53:150.14:030.56:515:03Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:414.510:523.43:580.34:470.76:525:03Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:304.311:413.34:420.55:340.96:535:02Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:164.15:310.76:241.06:545:02First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:303.31:013.96:290.97:161.06:555:02First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:183.41:453.77:321.08:050.96:565:01First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:073.52:303.68:311.08:510.76:575:01First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:593.63:203.49:260.99:350.56:585:01Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 2:01 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 14% 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 (14% 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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