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 3h 16m 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 - Jul 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:423.610:074.43:460.23:390.16:038:27Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:313.610:514.24:260.24:210.36:048:27Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:193.611:354.05:040.35:030.56:048:26Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:083.65:430.45:480.76:058:26Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:193.812:553.66:230.56:380.96:058:26First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:023.71:423.77:080.57:361.06:068:26First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:453.52:273.97:560.58:361.06:068:26First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:283.43:144.08:450.49:330.96:078:25First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:133.34:044.19:350.310:260.86:078:25Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:043.34:584.310:230.211:160.66:088:25Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:003.35:514.511:120.16:088:24Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:573.46:414.712:060.412:010.06:098:24Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:513.57:304.912:560.312:52-0.16:108:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:423.78:185.01:470.11:45-0.26:108:23Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:343.89:075.02:37-0.12:39-0.36:118:23Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:284.09:575.03:26-0.33:32-0.36:118:22Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:234.110:484.94:13-0.44:24-0.26:128:22Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:204.311:414.75:00-0.55:18-0.16:138:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:174.45:49-0.46:170.16:138:21Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:354.41:124.66:41-0.47:210.36:148:20Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:274.22:064.77:37-0.38:280.46:158:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:184.03:004.78:34-0.29:320.56:158:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:103.83:564.79:31-0.210:300.56:168:18Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:063.74:554.710:24-0.211:230.46:178:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:043.65:514.711:16-0.16:188:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:003.66:424.712:130.412:05-0.16:188:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:523.77:294.71:010.412:530.06:198:16New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:413.78:124.61:480.41:410.16:208:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:283.78:544.52:330.42:280.26:208:14New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:143.89:364.43:150.43:130.36:218:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:003.810:174.23:530.43:550.56:228:12Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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