Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 41m at 8:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:15 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:515.510:074.13:14-0.24:060.26:315:17Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:495.411:054.04:06-0.15:010.46:325:16Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:475.25:030.26:000.66:335:15First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:034.012:424.96:060.47:020.76:345:15First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:594.01:344.77:150.58:000.76:355:14First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:534.12:264.48:200.68:530.66:365:13First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:494.13:184.29:190.79:400.66:375:12Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:464.24:104.110:110.710:220.56:385:11Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:414.34:594.010:590.711:030.46:395:10Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:294.55:433.911:440.711:430.46:395:10Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:134.66:263.912:280.76:405:09Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:544.67:073.812:230.41:130.76:415:08Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:354.67:483.71:040.41:550.76:425:08Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:174.58:303.61:450.42:360.76:435:07Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:594.49:133.52:250.43:140.86:445:06Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:424.39:573.53:030.53:520.86:455:06Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:264.210:453.43:400.54:320.96:465:05Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:114.111:343.44:200.75:160.96:475:05Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:564.15:060.86:070.96:485:04Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:233.512:414.06:040.97:030.86:495:04Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:123.61:274.07:120.97:580.66:505:03Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:043.82:174.08:180.78:500.46:515:03Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:004.13:143.99:210.59:410.16:525:03Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:014.44:153.910:200.310:32-0.16:535:02Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:594.85:143.911:170.111:23-0.36:545:02Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:555.16:104.012:14-0.16:545:02New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:495.47:044.012:16-0.51:11-0.36:555:02New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:435.57:584.01:10-0.62:06-0.36:565:01New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:385.58:534.02:05-0.62:58-0.36:575:01Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:335.39:493.92:58-0.63:49-0.26:585:01Waxing Crescent30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658145)

Common Questions About Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wrightsville Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Wrightsville Beach, NC is approximately 12:03 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA