Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 35m at 8:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:28 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:244.25:330.86:191.36:457:36Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:343.61:104.26:130.87:151.46:467:35Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:193.51:564.37:020.98:171.56:467:33Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:053.52:444.48:010.99:171.46:477:32Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:533.53:354.59:020.810:121.26:487:30Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:483.64:314.610:010.611:031.06:487:29Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:483.85:294.810:570.511:530.76:497:28Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:494.06:225.011:520.36:507:26Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:454.37:135.212:420.412:470.16:507:25New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:384.78:025.21:310.21:430.06:517:24New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:305.08:525.12:200.02:400.06:527:22New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:245.29:424.93:08-0.13:350.06:527:21Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:185.310:354.63:55-0.24:290.16:537:19Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:155.411:294.44:41-0.15:240.36:547:18Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:125.45:300.06:220.66:557:16Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:254.21:105.36:240.37:260.96:557:15First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:194.02:055.17:250.48:311.06:567:14First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:133.93:005.08:310.69:321.16:577:12First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:063.83:564.89:330.610:261.16:577:11Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:023.84:534.710:290.611:141.06:587:09Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:003.95:454.611:200.711:571.06:597:08Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:554.06:314.612:070.76:597:07Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:444.27:134.612:370.912:520.87:007:05Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:294.37:524.51:170.81:370.87:017:04Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:114.48:314.41:560.82:220.97:027:02Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:534.59:104.22:350.73:050.97:027:01Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:344.59:504.13:120.73:461.07:037:00Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:174.510:313.93:470.74:261.17:046:58Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:014.411:143.84:220.85:051.27:046:57Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:474.44:580.95:491.47:056:55Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 11:16 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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