Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 44m at 2:30 am (3.5 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 - Mar 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:444.02:563.09:170.29:24-0.26:386:07Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:513.94:033.110:150.210:23-0.26:376:08Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:544.05:063.311:060.111:17-0.36:366:09Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:474.05:593.511:530.06:346:10Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:324.06:453.712:08-0.412:37-0.16:336:11New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:134.07:273.812:56-0.41:19-0.26:326:11New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:524.08:083.91:40-0.41:57-0.36:316:12New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:303.89:474.03:21-0.33:32-0.37:297:13New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:083.710:263.93:59-0.24:05-0.27:287:14Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:463.511:073.84:360.04:37-0.17:277:15Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:263.311:503.75:120.25:090.07:257:16Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:083.15:510.45:430.27:247:16Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:353.612:532.96:370.66:250.37:237:17First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:223.51:392.87:350.87:220.57:217:18First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:123.52:292.88:410.88:320.57:207:19First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:053.53:262.99:430.89:400.47:187:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:063.54:303.010:400.610:420.27:177:20Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:083.75:333.311:310.311:390.07:167:21Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:063.96:303.712:200.07:147:22Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:564.17:204.112:33-0.31:07-0.37:137:23Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:444.38:094.51:27-0.51:54-0.57:127:23Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:314.38:574.82:21-0.72:41-0.77:107:24Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:184.29:474.93:13-0.83:26-0.87:097:25Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:074.110:395.04:03-0.84:11-0.87:087:26Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:583.911:334.94:53-0.64:57-0.77:067:27Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:523.65:45-0.45:47-0.47:057:27Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:294.712:473.56:43-0.16:45-0.27:037:28Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:274.51:433.37:470.27:530.17:027:29Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:244.32:393.38:540.49:040.27:017:30Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:234.03:393.39:550.410:100.26:597:30Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:253.94:433.410:490.311:080.16:587:31Waning Crescent31Tue
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 5:41 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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