34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

86°
H 89°
L 73°
SW
9mph
High tide
2:06 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:25 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 2:06 pm (4.4 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 - Jul 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:043.411:113.84:350.44:370.75:067:30Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:523.511:543.75:150.45:270.95:077:30Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:383.75:590.46:270.95:077:30First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:363.61:233.96:490.47:300.95:087:30First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:203.52:114.17:420.38:320.85:087:30First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:093.43:034.38:340.19:290.65:097:30Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:053.44:004.69:27-0.110:240.35:097:29Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:073.54:584.910:20-0.211:180.15:107:29Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:093.65:535.111:14-0.45:107:29Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:063.76:465.312:13-0.112:10-0.55:117:29Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:023.97:395.41:08-0.31:08-0.65:117:28Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:594.18:335.32:01-0.52:05-0.65:127:28Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:564.29:265.22:52-0.63:00-0.55:137:28Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:544.310:204.93:41-0.63:55-0.35:137:27Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:524.411:134.64:29-0.54:52-0.15:147:27Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:484.55:19-0.45:530.25:147:26Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:044.312:424.56:12-0.26:590.55:157:26Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:534.01:334.57:07-0.18:020.65:167:25Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:413.72:254.58:000.09:000.75:167:25Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:303.53:184.48:510.09:510.75:177:24Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:223.44:124.49:390.110:380.75:187:24Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:163.35:024.410:240.111:220.75:187:23Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:083.45:494.411:090.25:197:23Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:563.46:324.412:050.711:53 AM0.25:207:22New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:423.57:134.412:490.612:390.35:217:21New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:283.67:544.31:320.61:240.45:217:21New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:133.68:344.22:120.52:080.45:227:20New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:593.69:144.12:500.42:500.55:237:19Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:463.79:544.03:260.43:310.65:237:18Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:333.710:363.84:020.44:130.85:247:17Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:213.811:193.74:380.45:000.95:257:17Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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