34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

50°
H 74°
L 52°
NNW
16mph
Low tide
9:35 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 08m at 9:35 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:353.15:240.65:150.56:036:35Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:113.712:223.06:160.86:090.76:016:36Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:003.61:102.97:160.97:170.86:006:36Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:513.52:023.08:150.98:240.75:586:37Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:453.53:003.19:090.89:240.65:576:38Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:433.54:023.39:580.610:180.45:566:39Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:383.64:593.610:440.411:090.35:546:39Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:273.75:483.911:270.111:580.15:536:40Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:123.86:344.312:11-0.15:526:41New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:553.97:184.512:48-0.112:55-0.35:506:42New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:393.98:024.71:37-0.21:39-0.45:496:42New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:243.88:484.82:25-0.32:23-0.55:486:43New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:113.89:384.83:11-0.33:07-0.45:476:44Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:033.610:314.83:59-0.23:53-0.35:456:45Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:583.611:284.64:50-0.14:44-0.25:446:46Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:553.55:490.15:440.05:436:46First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:254.512:523.56:530.26:540.25:416:47First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:234.31:503.67:580.28:060.25:406:48First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:214.22:513.88:570.29:120.15:396:49First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:214.13:544.09:500.010:110.05:386:49Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:224.04:534.210:38-0.111:050.05:376:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:163.95:454.511:24-0.211:57-0.15:356:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:033.96:314.612:08-0.25:346:52Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:473.87:154.712:460.012:51-0.25:336:52Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:293.77:574.71:320.01:32-0.15:326:53Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:113.68:394.62:160.02:120.05:316:54Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:523.59:214.42:560.12:500.15:306:55Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:353.310:054.23:340.33:260.35:296:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:193.210:524.04:120.54:020.55:276:56Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:063.111:393.94:530.64:420.65:266:57Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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