Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 32m at 11:16 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:56 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Apr 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:094.14:303.510:370.110:550.06:567:32Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:124.15:333.711:290.111:49-0.16:557:33Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:094.16:283.912:170.06:537:34Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:584.17:154.012:40-0.11:010.06:527:35Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:414.17:584.21:28-0.11:44-0.16:517:35New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:224.08:394.32:13-0.12:24-0.16:497:36New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:024.09:194.32:56-0.13:03-0.16:487:37New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:413.89:594.23:36-0.13:390.06:477:38New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:223.710:404.14:130.04:130.16:457:38Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:033.511:224.04:500.24:470.26:447:39Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:473.45:280.45:220.36:437:40Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:073.912:323.26:110.66:020.56:427:41Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:533.81:193.27:020.76:530.66:407:41First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:403.72:073.28:010.87:590.76:397:42First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:303.72:593.29:020.79:060.66:387:43First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:233.73:563.49:590.610:090.56:377:44First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:223.84:573.610:520.311:070.26:357:45Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:224.05:554.011:410.16:347:45Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:174.16:484.412:020.012:30-0.26:337:46Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:094.37:384.712:56-0.31:19-0.46:327:47Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:594.48:275.01:50-0.52:08-0.66:317:48Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:484.49:185.22:44-0.72:56-0.76:297:49Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:394.310:095.33:36-0.83:45-0.76:287:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:324.211:045.24:27-0.74:33-0.66:277:50Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:274.05:18-0.55:23-0.46:267:51Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:005.012:233.86:13-0.36:19-0.16:257:52Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:564.81:203.87:130.07:230.16:247:52Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:524.62:153.78:160.18:310.36:237:53Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:474.33:113.79:160.29:370.36:227:54Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:434.14:093.710:110.210:360.36:217:55Waning Crescent30Wed
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 2:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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