34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

86°
H -°
L 74°
SSW
11mph
Low tide
8:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 8:25 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:08 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:213.89:454.53:18-0.33:18-0.36:016:36Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:063.610:324.34:00-0.13:56-0.16:006:36Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:523.411:194.04:430.24:360.25:586:37Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:393.35:280.55:200.45:576:38First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:073.812:263.26:210.86:140.65:566:39First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:553.71:153.17:190.97:180.75:546:39First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:453.52:063.18:160.98:210.75:536:40First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:373.53:023.29:080.89:190.65:526:41First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:333.54:013.49:550.610:120.55:506:42Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:293.54:563.710:390.411:020.35:496:42Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:183.65:454.011:220.211:500.25:486:43Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:033.76:304.312:050.05:476:44Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:463.87:134.512:380.012:48-0.15:456:45Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:283.87:564.61:25-0.11:31-0.25:446:45Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:113.88:404.72:12-0.22:14-0.35:436:46Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:563.79:274.72:57-0.32:57-0.35:426:47Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:443.710:174.73:42-0.23:41-0.25:406:48Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:373.611:124.64:30-0.14:29-0.15:396:49Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:343.65:240.05:250.15:386:49Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:074.512:313.66:250.16:330.25:376:50Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:034.41:283.77:280.17:450.25:356:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:004.32:273.88:290.08:530.15:346:52Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:594.23:304.19:25-0.19:550.05:336:52Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:004.14:324.310:16-0.210:52-0.15:326:53Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:584.15:284.611:05-0.311:45-0.25:316:54Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:504.06:184.811:51-0.45:306:55New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:374.07:044.812:37-0.212:38-0.45:296:56New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:233.97:494.81:26-0.21:23-0.35:286:56New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:073.88:324.72:13-0.12:06-0.25:276:57New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:523.79:164.52:550.02:470.05:256:58Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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