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 : 11:20 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 09m at 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 - Sep 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:154.68:425.02:070.12:260.16:457:36Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:074.89:315.02:56-0.13:190.16:457:35Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:004.910:224.83:43-0.24:110.16:467:33Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:555.011:154.74:29-0.25:040.26:477:32Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:525.15:17-0.16:000.46:487:31Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:114.512:495.16:090.07:020.66:487:29Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:064.31:445.17:070.18:070.76:497:28Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:594.22:395.18:100.29:110.76:507:27Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:534.23:355.09:120.310:090.76:507:25Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:504.14:334.910:100.311:020.76:517:24Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:494.25:304.911:040.311:500.66:527:22Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:464.36:214.811:550.36:527:21Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:394.47:074.812:360.612:440.46:537:20New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:274.57:504.71:200.61:320.56:547:18New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:124.58:314.62:030.62:180.66:547:17New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:574.69:124.52:450.63:030.76:557:15New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:414.69:534.33:240.63:450.86:567:14Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:254.510:364.14:010.64:250.96:577:13Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:114.511:194.04:360.75:061.06:577:11Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:584.45:120.85:491.26:587:10Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:053.812:464.45:520.96:381.36:597:08First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:513.81:324.46:381.07:341.46:597:07First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:383.72:184.47:351.18:331.47:007:05First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:253.83:064.58:361.09:291.27:017:04First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:153.93:574.69:350.910:211.07:017:03Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:114.04:524.710:300.711:100.77:027:01Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:104.25:464.811:240.511:590.57:037:00Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:074.56:375.012:180.47:046:58Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:004.87:275.112:470.21:120.27:046:57Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:525.18:175.11:370.02:070.17:056:56Full Moon30Mon
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 8:08 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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