Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 1:59 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 14m at 7:55 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:094.55:45-0.26:060.16:238:12Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:254.51:044.66:34-0.17:080.46:238:11First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:154.11:564.77:270.08:130.76:248:10First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:033.82:474.78:200.29:150.86:258:09First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:493.63:384.69:130.310:110.96:258:08First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:383.44:324.510:030.311:010.96:268:07Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:303.35:264.510:500.411:460.96:278:06Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:253.36:164.511:360.46:288:05Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:163.37:024.512:300.912:210.46:288:04Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:043.47:454.51:130.91:060.56:298:03Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:503.58:274.51:570.81:520.56:308:02Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:353.69:074.42:390.82:370.66:318:01Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:203.69:474.33:190.73:210.66:318:00Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:063.710:274.23:560.64:020.86:327:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:523.811:074.04:310.54:430.96:337:58Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:393.811:493.95:060.55:261.06:337:56Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:254.05:420.56:151.26:347:55Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:333.71:114.16:240.67:141.26:357:54Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:183.61:584.37:130.68:211.26:367:53Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:063.62:484.58:110.59:251.06:367:52Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:583.63:434.79:120.410:240.86:377:50Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:583.64:454.910:120.311:210.66:387:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:033.75:485.211:110.16:387:48Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:063.96:465.412:150.412:08-0.16:397:47Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:054.27:405.51:090.21:07-0.26:407:45New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:014.48:325.42:020.02:05-0.36:417:44New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:564.79:245.32:54-0.13:03-0.36:417:43New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:524.810:155.03:42-0.23:58-0.16:427:42Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:475.011:064.74:28-0.14:520.16:437:40Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:425.011:574.45:130.05:450.46:437:39Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:365.05:590.26:430.76:447:38Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 10:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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