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 2h 56m 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 - Aug 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:473.64:424.910:10-0.111:110.36:228:12Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:523.75:445.211:08-0.26:238:11Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:563.86:425.312:060.112:06-0.36:248:10Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:564.07:375.41:010.01:03-0.46:248:09Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:534.28:295.41:55-0.12:01-0.46:258:08Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:494.49:215.22:47-0.22:58-0.36:268:07Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:444.510:115.03:36-0.33:52-0.26:278:06Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:384.511:004.74:22-0.24:440.06:278:05Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:324.511:494.35:06-0.15:350.46:288:04Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:244.55:500.16:290.76:298:03Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:374.01:144.56:360.37:270.96:308:02Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:233.82:014.47:250.48:261.16:308:01Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:083.62:484.38:170.59:221.26:318:00Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:533.53:374.39:080.610:131.26:327:59Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:413.44:294.39:580.610:591.16:327:58Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:333.45:224.310:450.511:421.16:337:57Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:283.56:124.411:320.56:347:55Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:203.66:574.512:251.012:180.56:357:54Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:093.77:394.51:090.81:050.56:357:53New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:563.98:194.51:520.71:520.56:367:52New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:414.08:584.42:340.62:400.56:377:51New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:274.19:384.33:150.43:250.66:377:49New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:134.210:194.23:530.34:100.66:387:48Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:014.311:044.14:310.34:550.76:397:47Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:514.411:544.05:100.35:450.86:407:46Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:424.65:540.46:420.96:407:44First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:463.91:344.76:470.47:480.96:417:43First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:403.82:274.97:490.48:540.96:427:42First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:343.83:245.08:540.39:560.76:427:41First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:333.94:245.19:560.210:530.56:437:39Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:374.05:265.210:560.111:460.46:447:38Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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