34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

50°
H 74°
L 52°
NNW
15mph
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 55m 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 - May 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:553.15:400.85:310.85:256:58Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:273.812:443.16:340.96:360.95:246:59Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:143.71:343.27:310.87:450.95:236:59Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:013.62:273.48:250.78:490.85:227:00Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:533.63:243.69:140.59:460.65:217:01Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:483.64:213.910:010.210:390.45:207:02Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:423.65:144.310:460.011:310.25:197:03Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:343.76:034.611:32-0.25:197:03Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:233.86:504.912:230.012:20-0.35:187:04New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:123.87:395.11:16-0.21:09-0.45:177:05New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:023.88:295.22:08-0.31:59-0.55:167:06New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:543.89:225.12:58-0.42:49-0.55:157:06Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:493.710:185.03:48-0.33:40-0.45:147:07Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:463.711:154.84:39-0.24:34-0.25:137:08Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:453.85:350.05:350.05:137:09First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:124.612:413.96:350.16:430.25:127:09First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:054.41:374.07:350.17:530.35:117:10First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:584.12:344.18:300.08:570.35:117:11First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:523.93:324.29:200.09:540.35:107:12Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:473.74:284.410:07-0.110:460.35:097:12Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:413.55:194.510:50-0.111:350.35:097:13Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:303.56:054.611:330.05:087:14Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:153.46:484.612:210.312:150.05:077:15Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:583.47:304.61:070.312:570.15:077:15Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:403.38:124.51:500.31:400.25:067:16Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:233.38:544.42:310.32:200.35:067:17Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:063.29:384.23:100.42:590.45:057:17Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:523.210:234.13:480.53:370.55:057:18Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:413.111:083.94:270.64:170.65:057:19Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:303.211:533.85:090.65:020.85:047:19Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:193.35:560.66:000.95:047:20Third Quarter31Sat
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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