Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 2:58 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:27 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:103.82:243.08:480.28:46-0.37:075:41First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:113.83:232.89:480.29:41-0.37:065:42Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:153.74:242.810:420.210:33-0.37:065:43Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:143.85:202.911:310.211:22-0.37:055:44Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:043.86:093.012:180.17:045:45Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:473.96:543.112:10-0.31:020.17:035:46Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:283.97:363.212:55-0.41:430.07:025:47Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:073.98:183.31:39-0.42:20-0.17:015:48Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:453.88:593.32:19-0.42:55-0.17:005:49Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:223.79:403.32:57-0.33:28-0.16:595:50Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:593.510:233.33:34-0.24:00-0.16:585:51Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:373.411:073.34:110.04:320.06:575:52Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:163.211:513.34:510.25:070.16:565:53Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:583.05:400.45:490.16:555:54Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:383.412:422.96:420.56:450.26:545:55Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:273.41:322.87:500.57:500.26:535:56Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:223.52:302.88:550.48:550.06:525:57Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:263.73:392.89:560.29:56-0.26:515:58Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:324.04:463.010:53-0.110:54-0.56:505:59Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:314.35:463.311:47-0.411:51-0.76:495:59Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:254.66:403.712:40-0.66:486:00New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:164.87:324.012:47-1.01:31-0.96:476:01New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:064.98:234.21:42-1.22:19-1.06:456:02New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:554.89:154.42:35-1.23:05-1.16:446:03Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:444.510:084.43:26-1.13:49-1.06:436:04Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:344.211:024.44:17-0.94:34-0.86:426:05Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:253.811:564.35:12-0.55:22-0.66:416:06Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:163.56:12-0.16:16-0.36:396:06First Quarter28Sun
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 6:12 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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