Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 53m at 11:06 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:44 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - May 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:244.012:513.26:330.76:210.76:207:55Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:123.81:383.27:260.87:190.86:197:56First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:593.72:273.28:240.88:250.96:187:57First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:473.73:183.39:190.89:280.86:177:58First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:393.64:143.510:100.610:260.66:167:59First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:343.75:113.810:580.411:200.46:157:59Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:303.76:054.111:440.16:148:00Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:223.86:544.412:120.212:29-0.16:138:01Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:103.97:414.71:040.01:16-0.26:138:02Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:584.08:295.01:56-0.22:03-0.46:128:02Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:464.09:175.12:47-0.42:51-0.56:118:03Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:373.910:085.23:38-0.53:39-0.56:108:04Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:303.911:025.14:28-0.54:28-0.46:098:05Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:263.811:585.05:19-0.45:19-0.36:098:06Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:243.86:13-0.26:160.06:088:06Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:554.81:213.87:12-0.17:220.16:078:07Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:504.62:173.88:140.08:320.26:078:08Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:454.43:143.99:140.09:390.26:068:09Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:414.24:134.010:080.010:390.26:058:09Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:384.05:124.210:57-0.111:330.26:058:10Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:333.96:064.411:43-0.16:048:11Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:243.86:544.512:230.112:26-0.16:048:11Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:103.77:384.61:110.11:09-0.16:038:12New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:533.78:194.61:580.21:510.06:038:13New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:363.69:014.52:430.22:320.06:028:13New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:193.59:424.43:240.23:130.16:028:14New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:033.410:244.34:040.33:510.26:018:15Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:483.311:084.14:420.34:290.46:018:15Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:353.211:544.05:210.55:070.56:018:16Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:243.26:030.65:500.76:008:17Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:403.91:123.26:500.76:430.86:008:17First Quarter31Sun
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 2:25 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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