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 4h 47m at 11:20 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:55 am (3.1 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 - Apr 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:163.912:313.26:120.56:100.56:577:32Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:033.71:173.17:030.67:020.66:567:33Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:513.72:053.18:010.78:080.76:547:33Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:403.62:573.29:020.79:150.66:537:34Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:343.63:543.39:580.610:160.56:527:35Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:323.74:553.510:510.311:120.36:507:36Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:303.85:543.811:400.16:497:36Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:234.06:464.212:060.012:28-0.26:487:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:134.27:354.512:58-0.21:16-0.46:467:38New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:004.38:234.81:51-0.42:04-0.66:457:39New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:494.39:125.02:43-0.62:52-0.76:447:39New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:384.310:035.13:34-0.73:40-0.86:427:40New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:294.210:565.14:23-0.74:27-0.76:417:41Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:234.011:514.95:14-0.55:16-0.56:407:42Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:193.96:08-0.36:11-0.36:397:43Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:484.71:153.87:07-0.17:13-0.16:377:43First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:444.52:113.88:110.18:210.16:367:44First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:404.33:073.89:140.29:280.26:357:45First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:374.14:073.910:100.110:290.26:347:46Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:363.95:074.011:010.111:240.16:337:46Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:333.96:024.111:480.06:317:47Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:243.86:514.312:130.112:310.06:307:48Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:093.87:344.41:010.11:130.06:297:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:503.88:164.51:460.11:540.06:287:50Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:313.78:564.52:290.12:340.06:277:50Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:113.79:374.43:100.13:120.16:267:51Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:523.610:184.33:490.13:490.26:257:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:333.511:014.24:270.24:240.36:247:53Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:173.311:454.05:050.35:000.46:227:53Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:033.35:450.55:390.66:217:54Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 2:07 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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