Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:07 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 57m at 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 - May 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:144.27:425.21:09-0.41:16-0.76:217:55New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:064.38:345.42:05-0.62:08-0.86:207:56New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:594.39:275.43:00-0.73:00-0.86:197:57New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:524.210:215.33:52-0.73:51-0.76:187:57Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:464.111:165.14:43-0.64:42-0.66:177:58Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:424.05:34-0.35:34-0.36:167:59Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:114.812:383.96:28-0.16:310.06:158:00Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:054.51:323.87:260.27:340.36:148:00First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:574.22:243.88:250.38:400.56:138:01First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:463.93:173.89:190.39:410.66:128:02First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:373.74:113.910:080.310:350.66:118:03Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:283.55:054.010:520.311:230.56:118:04Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:203.55:564.111:330.26:108:04Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:093.46:424.312:080.512:130.26:098:05Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:533.57:244.412:520.412:530.26:088:06Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:363.58:064.51:360.31:340.16:088:07Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:173.58:474.52:200.32:150.16:078:07Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:593.49:284.43:020.22:560.26:068:08Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:413.410:094.33:420.23:360.26:068:09Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:243.310:524.24:210.24:140.36:058:10Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:103.311:364.15:000.34:530.46:058:10Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:593.35:420.35:360.56:048:11Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:224.112:503.46:290.36:300.76:038:12Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:104.01:413.67:230.37:370.76:038:12Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:584.02:323.88:200.28:480.66:028:13Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:504.03:274.19:160.09:540.46:028:14Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:463.94:274.410:11-0.210:550.26:028:14Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:483.95:284.711:04-0.411:53-0.16:018:15Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:503.96:265.111:56-0.66:018:16Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:484.07:215.312:50-0.312:49-0.76:008:16New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:434.08:155.41:46-0.51:43-0.76:008:17New Moon31Sat
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 5:02 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 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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