34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

73°
H 74°
L 53°
N
14mph
High tide
3:55 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:18 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 33m at 3:55 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1822

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:144.27:394.71:080.51:200.55:476:42Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:014.48:224.71:510.32:100.55:486:40Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:494.59:074.52:340.22:590.55:496:39Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:404.79:564.33:150.13:480.65:506:38Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:344.810:494.23:580.14:410.75:506:36Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:294.911:444.04:440.25:410.85:516:35Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:255.05:380.36:470.95:526:33Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:393.91:205.06:410.47:540.95:526:32Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:343.92:185.07:460.48:570.95:536:31Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:313.93:195.08:500.39:530.85:546:29Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:344.04:205.09:490.210:440.65:556:28Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:364.15:165.010:450.211:330.55:556:26Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:334.36:065.011:380.25:566:25New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:254.56:524.912:200.512:300.35:576:24New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:134.67:354.71:060.41:210.45:576:22New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:004.78:174.51:490.42:090.55:586:21New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:464.78:594.32:290.52:540.75:596:19Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:314.79:414.13:060.53:360.95:596:18Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:174.610:253.93:420.74:171.16:006:17Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:054.511:113.74:180.85:011.36:016:15Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:534.411:573.64:571.05:521.56:026:14First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:404.45:431.16:491.66:026:12First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:433.61:284.46:401.27:481.66:036:11First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:303.62:174.47:421.18:421.56:046:10First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:203.63:094.48:401.09:321.36:046:08Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:163.74:024.59:340.910:181.06:056:07Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:143.94:534.610:250.811:030.86:066:05Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:094.25:404.711:160.711:470.66:076:04Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:004.56:254.812:070.66:076:03Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:484.87:094.812:320.41:000.56:086:01Full Moon30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658145)

Common Questions About Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides

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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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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