Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 8:09 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:58 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:064.06:163.212:13-0.27:075:41Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:524.27:043.512:20-0.61:01-0.47:075:42New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:354.37:503.71:10-0.71:47-0.77:065:43New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:194.48:373.91:58-0.82:31-0.97:055:44New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:044.39:264.02:46-0.93:13-1.07:045:45Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:514.210:174.13:33-0.83:56-1.07:035:46Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:414.011:104.14:22-0.74:41-0.97:035:47Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:323.75:17-0.45:32-0.77:025:48First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:064.112:263.56:20-0.26:30-0.57:015:49First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:014.11:203.37:280.07:35-0.47:005:50First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:004.02:183.28:360.08:39-0.46:595:51First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:033.93:213.19:380.09:40-0.56:585:52Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:104.04:263.210:35-0.110:37-0.56:575:53Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:114.05:253.411:27-0.211:31-0.66:565:53Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:044.16:173.512:16-0.36:555:54Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:494.17:043.712:22-0.61:02-0.46:545:55Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:324.17:483.81:10-0.61:45-0.46:535:56Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:124.08:303.81:55-0.62:23-0.46:525:57Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:513.99:123.82:36-0.52:59-0.46:505:58Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:293.79:543.73:14-0.43:33-0.36:495:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:093.510:373.73:52-0.24:05-0.26:486:00Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:493.311:213.64:300.04:390.06:476:01Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:313.15:120.35:170.16:466:02Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:073.512:152.96:030.56:050.36:456:03Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:553.41:012.87:030.67:060.36:446:03Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:453.41:512.88:060.68:110.36:426:04Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:403.42:492.89:060.59:130.26:416:05Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:413.53:543.010:010.310:100.06:406:06Waning Crescent28Fri
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 11:03 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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