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 3h 59m at 9:45 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:14 am (3.3 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 - Jul 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:183.63:094.28:420.19:320.66:038:27First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:093.54:044.59:37-0.110:330.46:038:27Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:093.55:044.810:31-0.211:300.26:048:26Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:143.56:045.111:26-0.46:048:26Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:163.67:015.312:260.012:22-0.56:058:26Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:153.77:565.41:23-0.21:19-0.66:058:26Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:123.98:505.42:19-0.32:17-0.66:068:26Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:094.09:445.33:12-0.43:15-0.66:068:26Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:064.110:375.14:03-0.54:10-0.56:078:25Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:034.211:294.84:50-0.45:03-0.26:078:25Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:594.25:38-0.35:590.16:088:25Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:204.412:544.36:26-0.26:590.46:098:24Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:094.11:454.37:170.08:020.66:098:24Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:553.82:334.38:080.19:030.86:108:24Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:403.63:224.38:580.29:580.86:118:23Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:263.44:124.29:450.210:460.96:118:23Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:153.25:044.210:300.211:310.86:128:22Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:083.25:554.311:150.26:128:22Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:003.26:424.312:150.811:59 AM0.26:138:21Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:493.37:264.412:580.812:440.26:148:21New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:363.48:084.41:430.71:300.36:148:20New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:223.58:494.42:260.62:160.36:158:19New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:083.59:294.33:080.53:010.46:168:19New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:543.610:084.23:470.43:450.56:178:18Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:413.610:484.14:240.34:270.66:178:17Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:293.711:313.95:010.35:110.76:188:17Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:183.95:390.36:000.86:198:16Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:173.81:064.16:220.26:590.96:198:15First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:053.81:554.37:130.28:060.86:208:14First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:553.72:464.58:110.29:110.76:218:14First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:483.63:414.79:110.110:130.56:228:13First Quarter31Sat
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 12:29 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 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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