Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 44m at 3:42 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:07 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:054.36:254.212:130.77:316:17Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:514.47:074.112:340.612:580.77:326:16New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:344.57:464.01:120.61:420.77:336:16New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:154.68:253.91:510.52:270.77:346:15New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:564.69:053.82:290.53:090.77:356:14New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:384.68:453.72:070.52:490.86:365:13New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:204.59:273.62:440.63:280.86:375:12Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:044.410:123.43:190.74:080.96:375:11Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:514.310:593.43:550.74:511.06:385:11Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:384.211:493.44:350.85:401.16:395:10Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:254.25:250.96:381.06:405:09First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:403.41:124.36:301.07:370.96:415:08First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:313.52:014.37:410.98:320.76:425:08First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:263.72:554.38:460.79:240.46:435:07Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:264.03:544.39:470.510:130.16:445:07Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:274.44:514.410:450.311:02-0.26:455:06Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:244.85:464.411:420.011:51-0.36:465:05Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:185.26:394.312:39-0.16:475:05Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:115.47:314.312:42-0.51:36-0.26:485:04Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:045.58:254.11:34-0.52:31-0.36:495:04Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:595.59:194.02:26-0.53:24-0.26:505:03Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:555.310:153.93:17-0.44:150.06:515:03Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:525.111:123.84:08-0.25:090.36:525:03Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:484.85:030.06:070.56:525:02Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:073.712:414.56:040.37:080.66:535:02Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:013.71:304.27:100.58:040.66:545:02Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:533.72:193.98:140.68:540.66:555:02Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:473.73:093.79:110.79:380.56:565:01Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:433.84:003.610:020.710:180.46:575:01Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:364.04:493.510:490.610:570.46:585:01Waning Crescent30Wed
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 6:54 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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