Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 13m at 4:02 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:083.812:334.36:060.46:490.16:595:01First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:023.91:254.27:150.47:480.07:005:01First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:574.12:204.18:230.38:45-0.27:015:01First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:574.33:194.09:270.29:39-0.47:025:01Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:004.64:213.910:260.010:33-0.57:025:01Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:014.85:203.911:23-0.111:25-0.67:035:01Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:585.06:153.912:19-0.27:045:01Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:515.17:073.912:18-0.71:13-0.37:055:01Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:425.17:583.91:11-0.72:04-0.37:065:01Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:314.98:473.82:01-0.62:52-0.27:065:01Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:194.79:373.72:49-0.53:36-0.17:075:02Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:064.510:263.63:34-0.34:180.17:085:02Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:534.211:153.64:180.05:010.27:085:02Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:383.95:040.25:460.47:095:02Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:043.512:223.75:550.56:350.57:105:03Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:513.51:063.56:530.77:250.57:105:03Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:383.51:503.37:530.78:140.57:115:03Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:283.62:383.18:500.79:020.37:115:04Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:233.63:313.19:430.69:490.27:125:04Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:193.84:273.110:330.510:360.17:125:05Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:124.05:203.111:210.411:22-0.17:135:05Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:014.16:083.212:090.27:135:06New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:464.36:543.312:09-0.212:560.07:145:06New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:304.47:393.412:56-0.31:43-0.17:145:07New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:134.58:253.51:43-0.42:27-0.37:155:08New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:574.59:133.62:29-0.53:10-0.47:155:08Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:434.410:033.63:14-0.53:53-0.57:155:09Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:304.310:553.74:00-0.44:37-0.57:165:09Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:204.111:503.84:51-0.25:26-0.57:165:10Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:114.05:51-0.16:21-0.47:165:11First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:443.91:033.86:590.06:59-0.47:165:12First Quarter31Mon
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 7:12 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 79% 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 (79% 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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