Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 40m at 11:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:37 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:294.11:443.27:560.18:09-0.16:386:07Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:273.92:403.18:590.29:10-0.16:376:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:293.83:413.19:550.210:05-0.16:366:09Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:303.84:413.110:450.210:56-0.16:346:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:243.85:343.311:310.111:43-0.26:336:11Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:103.96:203.512:140.16:326:11Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:524.07:023.612:29-0.212:560.06:306:12New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:314.07:433.71:12-0.21:35-0.16:296:13New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:103.98:233.81:53-0.32:13-0.26:286:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:483.89:023.82:32-0.22:47-0.26:266:15New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:263.79:423.73:09-0.13:21-0.16:256:16Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:053.511:233.74:460.04:54-0.17:247:16Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:463.45:230.25:280.17:227:17Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:073.612:293.26:050.36:070.27:217:18Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:523.61:143.16:570.56:570.37:207:19First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:403.62:033.18:010.68:010.37:187:20First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:323.72:573.19:080.59:100.37:177:20First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:303.83:593.210:100.310:150.17:167:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:353.95:053.411:070.111:15-0.27:147:22Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:394.26:073.812:01-0.27:137:23Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:374.57:024.212:12-0.512:53-0.57:127:23Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:304.77:554.51:09-0.81:45-0.77:107:24Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:214.88:464.82:04-1.02:35-0.97:097:25Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:114.79:375.02:59-1.13:23-1.07:077:26Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:024.610:305.03:51-1.14:10-1.07:067:27Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:534.311:234.94:41-0.94:56-0.87:057:27Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:454.05:33-0.65:44-0.57:037:28Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:174.712:383.86:27-0.36:37-0.27:027:29Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:124.51:303.57:270.17:380.17:017:30Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:054.22:223.48:300.38:430.36:597:30Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:594.03:163.39:310.59:450.36:587:31Third Quarter31Fri
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 3:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 92% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (92% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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