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 55m 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 - Mar 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:413.74:553.210:520.111:04-0.36:396:07Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:344.05:503.611:41-0.211:57-0.56:376:08Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:234.26:393.912:30-0.56:366:09New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:094.47:284.212:49-0.71:18-0.86:356:09New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:554.48:164.51:41-0.92:04-0.96:346:10New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:434.49:064.62:32-1.02:49-1.06:326:11Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:314.29:584.73:21-0.93:33-1.06:316:12Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:224.010:524.64:11-0.74:20-0.96:306:13Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:163.86:04-0.56:11-0.67:287:14Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:484.51:103.67:05-0.27:09-0.47:277:14First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:444.32:053.48:110.18:15-0.27:267:15First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:424.13:023.39:170.29:22-0.17:247:16First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:423.94:033.310:190.210:25-0.17:237:17Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:463.95:063.411:130.111:22-0.17:227:18Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:473.86:053.612:020.17:207:18Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:383.96:553.812:13-0.212:470.07:197:19Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:223.97:403.91:02-0.21:30-0.17:187:20Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:033.98:224.11:47-0.22:10-0.17:167:21Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:413.99:024.12:31-0.22:49-0.27:157:22Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:193.89:424.13:12-0.23:24-0.27:137:22Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:573.610:224.13:50-0.13:58-0.17:127:23Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:363.511:034.04:270.04:310.07:117:24Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:163.311:473.85:030.15:040.17:097:25Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:593.25:430.35:390.37:087:26Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:323.712:443.16:280.56:220.47:077:26Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:203.71:313.17:230.77:210.67:057:27Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:083.62:213.18:260.78:320.67:047:28Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:003.63:173.19:280.69:400.57:037:29Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:583.74:203.310:250.310:420.27:017:29Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:003.95:243.611:170.111:390.07:007:30Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:584.16:224.012:08-0.26:587:31Waning Crescent31Mon
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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