34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

79°
H -°
L 65°
SSW
17mph
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 53m 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 - Oct 1828

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:143.91:484.57:231.08:201.36:095:59Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:013.92:364.48:181.09:081.36:105:58Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:523.93:274.49:091.09:521.26:115:56Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:454.04:184.49:570.910:341.06:115:55Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:394.25:064.410:440.811:160.96:125:54Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:294.35:514.511:300.811:570.76:135:52Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:164.56:334.512:170.76:145:51New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:004.67:144.412:400.61:040.76:155:50New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:444.77:554.41:220.51:500.76:155:48New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:284.88:374.32:040.52:350.76:165:47New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:134.89:224.22:450.43:190.76:175:46Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:004.810:114.13:250.44:050.76:185:44Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:514.811:044.14:080.54:550.86:185:43Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:444.911:594.14:570.65:520.86:195:42First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:374.95:570.76:540.86:205:41First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:544.11:305.07:040.67:560.76:215:39First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:504.32:265.08:110.58:550.56:225:38First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:494.43:255.09:130.49:490.36:235:37Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:524.64:255.010:120.210:410.16:235:36Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:534.95:215.011:090.111:310.06:245:35Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:495.16:135.012:040.16:255:33Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:415.37:034.912:20-0.112:580.16:265:32Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:315.47:524.71:10-0.11:510.16:275:31Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:215.38:404.51:58-0.12:400.26:285:30Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:105.29:284.32:430.13:270.46:295:29Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:595.010:174.13:270.24:110.66:295:28Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:484.711:064.04:090.54:570.96:305:27Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:364.511:543.84:530.75:461.16:315:26Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:244.45:420.96:401.26:325:25Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:423.81:094.36:391.07:341.26:335:24Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:293.81:554.27:371.18:251.26:345:23Third Quarter31Fri
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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