Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 23m at 10:35 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:02 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - May 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:054.28:335.32:05-0.52:07-0.76:207:55New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:554.19:235.22:58-0.52:56-0.66:197:56New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:454.010:135.03:48-0.43:44-0.56:187:57Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:353.811:034.74:34-0.24:30-0.26:177:58Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:263.711:534.55:200.05:150.06:167:59Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:173.66:070.36:030.46:157:59Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:424.21:073.56:570.56:570.66:148:00First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:303.91:563.57:510.77:580.86:138:01First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:163.72:443.58:440.78:590.86:138:02First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:033.63:353.69:330.69:550.86:128:02First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:523.54:283.810:180.510:470.76:118:03Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:443.45:224.011:010.411:350.66:108:04Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:363.46:134.211:430.36:098:05Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:253.46:594.412:220.412:240.26:098:06Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:103.57:424.51:080.31:070.16:088:06Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:533.58:254.61:550.21:510.06:078:07Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:363.59:074.72:400.12:360.06:078:08Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:213.59:514.63:250.03:190.06:068:09Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:073.510:364.64:080.04:030.06:058:09Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:573.511:254.54:510.04:470.16:058:10Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:513.65:380.05:370.26:048:11Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:174.512:463.76:290.06:360.36:048:11Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:104.41:413.87:260.07:450.46:038:12Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:024.32:364.18:25-0.18:550.46:038:13Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:564.23:334.39:22-0.210:010.26:028:13Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:534.04:334.510:16-0.411:010.16:028:14Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:533.95:344.811:08-0.511:58-0.16:018:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:533.96:305.011:59-0.56:018:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:483.97:235.112:52-0.212:49-0.56:018:16New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:403.88:125.11:46-0.21:40-0.56:008:17New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:313.89:015.02:38-0.22:31-0.46:008:17New Moon31Thu
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 1:18 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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