34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

79°
H -°
L 65°
SSW
15mph
Low tide
6:43 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 10m at 6:43 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:49 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1828

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:564.01:344.67:060.58:051.15:486:41Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:433.92:234.58:010.68:581.15:496:39Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:323.83:144.48:520.79:441.15:496:38Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:233.84:064.49:390.610:281.05:506:37Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:173.84:554.510:250.611:091.05:516:35Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:083.95:414.511:100.611:510.95:516:34Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:564.16:234.511:550.65:526:33New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:424.27:044.512:330.812:410.65:536:31New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:274.37:444.51:150.71:270.65:536:30New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:114.48:244.41:560.62:120.75:546:29New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:554.49:044.32:350.52:550.75:556:27Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:414.49:474.23:130.53:370.85:566:26Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:284.510:334.13:500.54:210.95:566:24Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:174.511:234.04:310.65:121.05:576:23Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:074.65:180.66:111.05:586:22First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:154.012:574.86:160.77:151.05:586:20First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:074.01:504.97:210.68:180.85:596:19First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:034.12:475.08:250.59:160.66:006:17Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:034.23:475.29:260.310:110.46:016:16Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:074.44:475.310:240.111:030.16:016:14Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:094.75:435.411:210.011:550.06:026:13Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:055.06:365.412:18-0.16:036:12Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:005.27:275.312:47-0.11:15-0.16:036:10Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:535.38:175.11:38-0.22:090.06:046:09Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:455.39:074.92:26-0.13:010.16:056:07Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:385.29:584.63:120.03:510.46:066:06Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:305.110:484.43:570.24:400.76:066:05Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:224.911:384.24:430.45:321.06:076:03Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:134.75:320.76:291.26:086:02Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:274.01:004.66:260.97:261.36:086:00Third Quarter30Tue
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 31% 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 (31% 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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