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 (tomorrow) : in 3h 47m at 3:41 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:45 am (3.6 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 - Jan 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:544.210:093.33:19-0.44:070.07:175:12Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:394.010:573.24:01-0.24:470.17:175:13Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:233.711:453.24:440.05:290.37:175:14Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:063.55:320.36:140.47:175:15Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:323.212:483.26:280.57:010.47:175:15Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:193.21:303.07:290.67:510.47:175:16Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:083.32:162.98:290.68:390.37:175:17Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:023.43:082.79:260.69:280.17:175:18Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:593.54:052.710:180.410:150.07:175:19Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:553.75:012.811:080.311:03-0.27:175:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:463.95:522.911:560.111:51-0.37:175:21Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:334.16:393.012:450.07:175:22New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:174.37:253.212:39-0.41:32-0.27:165:22New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:024.48:113.31:28-0.62:18-0.47:165:23New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:464.48:593.32:15-0.73:01-0.57:165:24New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:324.49:493.43:01-0.73:44-0.67:165:25Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:194.310:413.53:47-0.64:27-0.67:155:26Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:084.111:363.64:38-0.55:14-0.67:155:27Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:593.85:36-0.26:06-0.57:155:28First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:313.812:503.66:430.07:04-0.47:145:29First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:263.91:433.37:540.18:03-0.47:145:30First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:253.92:413.19:020.09:02-0.57:135:31Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:304.03:463.010:050.010:00-0.57:135:32Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:364.14:503.011:02-0.110:55-0.67:125:33Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:364.25:473.111:56-0.211:48-0.67:125:34Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:284.36:383.212:47-0.27:115:35Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:164.37:263.312:40-0.71:36-0.37:115:36Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:014.28:113.41:30-0.72:19-0.37:105:37Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:434.18:553.42:15-0.62:58-0.37:095:38Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:234.09:393.32:56-0.53:34-0.27:095:39Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:033.710:233.33:35-0.44:08-0.17:085:40Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 6:43 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 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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