Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 25m at 9:07 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:38 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Oct 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:474.86:175.211:570.07:066:54Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:445.07:105.212:340.112:530.07:076:53New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:385.38:015.21:250.01:49-0.17:076:51New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:315.48:515.02:15-0.12:440.07:086:50New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:225.49:414.83:04-0.13:360.17:096:49New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:145.310:304.63:510.04:250.37:106:47Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:055.211:204.34:360.25:120.67:106:46Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:565.05:200.56:000.97:116:45Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:104.112:474.86:060.76:521.17:126:43First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:584.01:354.66:580.97:481.37:136:42First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:463.92:224.57:551.18:431.37:136:41First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:333.83:094.48:521.19:341.37:146:40First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:213.93:584.49:451.110:201.17:156:38Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:133.94:504.310:351.011:041.07:166:37Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:084.15:404.411:230.911:460.87:176:36Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:004.36:274.412:090.87:176:35Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:494.47:114.412:280.712:560.77:186:33Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:344.67:534.41:110.51:430.77:196:32Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:184.78:364.41:550.42:310.67:206:31Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:014.89:194.32:380.33:170.67:216:30Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:464.910:054.23:210.34:020.67:226:29Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:334.910:544.14:040.34:470.67:226:27Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:244.911:474.14:470.35:360.67:236:26Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:174.95:350.46:300.77:246:25Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:424.11:114.96:310.57:310.77:256:24Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:374.12:054.97:360.58:340.67:266:23Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:324.32:594.98:430.59:330.57:276:22Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:294.43:574.89:480.410:280.37:286:21Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:304.64:574.810:480.211:200.17:296:20Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:314.85:554.711:440.17:296:19Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:285.16:484.712:100.012:390.17:306:18Waning 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 12:22 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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