Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 5:52 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:16 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:584.46:183.812:14-0.56:386:07Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:484.67:104.212:22-0.81:03-0.76:376:08Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:374.68:004.51:18-1.01:51-0.96:356:09Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:254.58:514.72:12-1.12:36-1.06:346:10Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:134.39:434.83:03-1.13:20-1.06:336:11Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:034.010:364.73:54-0.94:05-0.96:326:12Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:543.711:314.54:46-0.54:52-0.66:306:12Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:463.45:42-0.15:45-0.36:296:13Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:264.31:393.17:460.27:480.07:287:14Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:224.02:323.08:520.58:550.27:267:15Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:203.83:282.99:550.610:000.27:257:16Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:223.74:312.910:510.610:580.27:247:17Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:253.65:333.011:390.511:500.17:227:17Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:183.76:263.312:220.47:217:18Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:023.77:123.512:360.11:020.37:207:19Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:413.87:533.71:210.01:410.17:187:20New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:193.88:333.92:040.02:190.07:177:21New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:553.79:114.02:46-0.12:55-0.17:157:21New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:323.69:494.03:250.03:29-0.17:147:22New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:083.510:284.04:020.04:01-0.17:137:23Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:463.311:073.94:380.14:330.07:117:24Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:263.211:493.85:150.35:060.17:107:24Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:103.05:560.55:440.27:097:25Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:363.812:583.06:480.66:320.47:077:26First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:273.81:503.07:530.77:400.47:067:27First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:213.82:463.09:010.68:560.47:047:27First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:203.93:493.210:040.410:050.27:037:28First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:264.04:573.511:000.211:09-0.17:027:29Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:314.26:003.911:53-0.17:007:30Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:294.36:564.312:08-0.412:43-0.46:597:31Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:214.47:484.81:05-0.61:32-0.66:587:31Full Moon31Mon
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 9:04 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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