34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

88°
H 88°
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 1h 11m 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 - Aug 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:074.05:190.45:561.05:267:16First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:043.712:534.26:080.47:001.05:267:15First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:513.61:414.47:040.48:030.95:277:14First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:413.62:344.68:030.29:030.75:287:13First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:373.63:324.89:010.110:000.45:297:12Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:413.74:335.09:59-0.110:550.25:297:11Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:453.85:305.310:55-0.311:490.05:307:10Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:464.16:255.411:53-0.45:317:09Full Moon8Mon
9Tue6:434.37:185.412:43-0.212:51-0.45:317:08Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:394.58:115.31:36-0.31:49-0.45:327:07Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:354.79:035.12:27-0.42:45-0.45:337:06Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:314.89:554.93:15-0.43:39-0.25:347:05Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:284.810:474.54:01-0.44:330.15:347:04Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:234.811:384.24:49-0.25:300.55:357:03Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:164.85:390.06:320.75:367:02Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:274.01:074.76:330.27:340.95:377:01Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:143.81:564.57:280.48:321.05:376:59Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:023.62:474.48:210.59:231.15:386:58Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:513.63:404.49:110.510:081.05:396:57Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:453.54:324.49:580.510:511.05:396:56Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:383.65:194.410:430.511:330.95:406:55Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:293.76:034.511:280.55:416:54Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:163.96:444.512:150.812:140.55:426:52New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:024.07:244.412:570.71:000.65:426:51New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:464.18:034.41:380.61:450.65:436:50New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:314.18:424.22:170.62:290.75:446:48New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:164.29:224.12:540.53:110.85:456:47Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:014.210:044.03:300.53:530.95:456:46Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:494.310:503.94:060.54:391.05:466:45Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:374.411:393.84:470.65:321.15:476:43Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:274.55:350.66:341.15:476:42First Quarter31Wed
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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