Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:45 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 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 - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:523.71:123.07:000.86:480.66:577:32First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:413.62:003.07:590.97:520.76:567:32First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:303.52:513.09:000.99:010.76:547:33First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:233.53:483.19:560.810:030.66:537:34First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:203.54:493.310:470.611:000.46:527:35Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:183.65:473.611:330.411:530.26:507:36Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:103.76:384.012:180.16:497:36Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:583.97:264.412:440.01:03-0.16:487:37Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:433.98:114.71:35-0.21:48-0.36:467:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:284.08:574.92:26-0.42:34-0.56:457:39Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:153.99:455.03:15-0.53:19-0.56:447:39Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:033.910:365.04:04-0.54:05-0.56:427:40Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:553.711:304.94:52-0.44:51-0.46:417:41Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:503.65:43-0.25:43-0.26:407:42Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:264.812:473.66:400.06:430.06:397:42Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:234.61:453.67:430.27:530.26:377:43Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:204.42:423.68:470.29:040.26:367:44Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:174.23:423.79:470.210:100.26:357:45Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:164.14:453.910:400.111:090.16:347:46Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:164.05:454.111:280.06:337:46Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:093.96:374.312:030.112:13-0.16:317:47Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:573.97:224.512:530.012:57-0.16:307:48New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:403.88:054.61:400.01:39-0.16:297:49New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:223.78:464.62:260.12:20-0.16:287:50New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:033.69:264.53:080.13:000.06:277:50New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:443.510:074.43:480.23:370.16:267:51Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:263.410:494.24:250.34:130.26:257:52Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:103.311:344.05:020.44:500.46:247:53Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:573.25:420.65:280.56:227:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:203.912:463.26:260.86:140.76:217:54First Quarter30Fri
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 6:30 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.

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