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 3h 46m 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 - Jan 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:264.06:293.012:360.37:165:12New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:094.17:133.012:29-0.11:210.27:175:13New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:514.17:553.11:14-0.22:040.17:175:14New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:324.18:383.11:57-0.32:440.07:175:14New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:124.19:213.12:38-0.33:22-0.17:175:15Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:534.010:073.13:17-0.24:01-0.17:175:16Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:363.910:573.23:58-0.14:41-0.27:175:17Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:213.811:483.34:440.05:26-0.27:175:18Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:083.65:400.26:17-0.27:175:19First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:403.512:583.56:500.37:14-0.27:175:20First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:353.71:523.38:030.28:14-0.37:175:20First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:343.92:523.19:110.19:13-0.47:175:21Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:404.14:003.110:14-0.110:10-0.67:165:22Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:464.35:053.111:14-0.311:07-0.87:165:23Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:474.66:043.312:11-0.47:165:24Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:434.76:583.412:04-0.91:06-0.57:165:25Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:354.87:503.51:00-1.01:58-0.67:155:26Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:254.78:403.61:54-1.02:46-0.67:155:27Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:134.59:303.62:44-1.03:29-0.67:155:28Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:004.310:193.63:30-0.84:10-0.47:145:29Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:453.911:083.54:16-0.54:51-0.37:145:30Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:293.611:563.55:02-0.25:33-0.17:135:31Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:113.35:530.26:180.17:135:32Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:433.412:533.06:510.47:060.27:125:33Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:303.41:372.87:510.67:570.27:125:34Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:203.42:252.68:500.68:480.27:115:35Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:163.43:202.59:440.69:390.17:115:36Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:163.54:202.610:340.510:290.07:105:37Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:123.65:152.711:220.411:17-0.17:105:38Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:013.86:052.812:080.27:095:39Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:463.96:503.012:05-0.312:540.07:085:40New Moon31Tue
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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