Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 49m at 10:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:57 pm (4.3 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 - Jul 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:553.36:384.412:020.611:58 AM0.16:038:27Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:443.37:234.512:480.512:430.16:038:27Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:313.48:074.61:350.41:300.16:048:26Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:183.58:504.62:210.22:170.16:048:26Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:053.59:344.63:070.13:050.16:058:26Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:543.610:194.53:500.03:510.16:058:26Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:443.711:064.44:33-0.14:380.26:068:26Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:373.811:554.35:16-0.25:270.36:078:25Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:314.06:03-0.26:240.46:078:25Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:464.21:244.26:54-0.27:300.56:088:25Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:374.12:174.47:50-0.28:370.56:088:25Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:294.03:114.68:48-0.39:410.36:098:24Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:243.94:094.89:45-0.410:410.26:098:24Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:233.85:094.910:40-0.411:370.16:108:23Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:253.86:085.011:34-0.56:118:23Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:243.87:035.112:310.012:27-0.56:118:23Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:193.97:545.11:250.01:21-0.46:128:22New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:124.08:435.02:17-0.12:14-0.36:138:22New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:044.09:314.83:07-0.13:06-0.26:138:21New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:544.010:174.63:520.03:540.06:148:20Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:453.911:034.34:340.04:390.26:158:20Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:343.911:484.15:140.25:240.56:158:19Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:233.95:550.36:110.76:168:19Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:333.91:114.06:380.47:040.96:178:18First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:173.71:564.07:240.58:011.06:178:17First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:003.62:424.18:130.58:581.16:188:16First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:433.43:304.19:020.59:511.06:198:16First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:303.44:214.29:510.410:410.96:208:15Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:213.45:144.310:390.311:290.86:208:14Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:173.46:054.511:260.26:218:13Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:113.56:534.612:160.612:140.26:228:12Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 1:40 pm — 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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