Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 25m at 9:16 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:52 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:495.210:134.23:17-0.74:06-0.46:595:01Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:445.011:104.14:09-0.54:58-0.37:005:01Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:394.85:05-0.35:54-0.17:015:01Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:074.112:324.56:070.06:530.07:025:01Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:024.21:234.27:140.27:510.07:035:01Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:564.22:153.98:180.38:450.07:035:01Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:524.23:083.79:170.39:350.07:045:01Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:504.24:033.510:110.310:220.07:055:01Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:464.24:563.511:000.311:07-0.17:065:01Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:364.35:443.511:470.311:50-0.17:065:01Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:214.46:293.512:320.37:075:02New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:044.47:123.512:34-0.11:160.27:085:02New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:464.47:543.51:17-0.11:580.27:085:02New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:274.38:363.41:580.02:380.27:095:02New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:084.29:193.42:370.03:150.27:105:03Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:504.010:033.33:150.13:520.27:105:03Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:323.910:493.33:520.24:290.27:115:03Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:153.811:363.34:310.35:100.37:115:04Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:573.65:170.55:560.37:125:04First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:233.312:413.56:150.66:490.27:135:05First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:103.51:273.57:220.67:450.17:135:05First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:013.62:183.48:280.58:42-0.17:135:06First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:583.83:183.49:290.39:37-0.37:145:06Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:014.14:213.410:270.010:31-0.57:145:07Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:024.45:223.611:23-0.211:25-0.77:155:08Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:584.76:183.712:19-0.57:155:08Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:525.07:123.912:20-0.91:14-0.77:155:09Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:455.18:054.01:16-1.12:07-0.97:165:10Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:375.18:594.12:10-1.22:57-0.97:165:10Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:304.99:544.13:02-1.23:46-0.97:165:11Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:224.73:54-1.04:34-0.87:165:12Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 12:04 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 44% 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 (44% 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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