34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

84°
H 89°
L 73°
WSW
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 3h 37m 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 - Nov 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:544.43:244.79:190.49:460.26:355:22Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:564.74:234.610:180.310:360.06:365:21Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:554.95:184.511:130.211:25-0.16:375:20Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:505.16:094.512:070.26:385:19Full Moon4Fri
5Sat6:405.26:584.412:13-0.11:000.26:395:18Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:295.27:454.31:01-0.11:510.36:405:17Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:165.18:314.11:480.02:380.46:415:16Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:034.99:184.02:330.13:210.56:415:16Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:504.710:053.83:150.34:030.76:425:15Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:374.510:543.73:560.54:460.96:435:14Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:254.311:433.64:380.75:311.06:445:13Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:114.25:250.86:221.16:455:13Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:313.612:554.06:211.07:151.16:465:12Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:183.61:403.97:221.08:061.06:475:11Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:073.72:263.88:211.08:530.96:485:11Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:003.93:173.79:170.99:390.76:495:10Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:564.04:103.710:090.810:230.56:505:10Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:504.35:013.710:580.711:070.36:515:09Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:394.55:493.811:480.511:520.16:525:09Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:264.76:363.812:380.46:535:08New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:124.97:223.912:390.01:280.26:545:08New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:595.08:103.91:28-0.12:160.16:555:07New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:475.09:013.92:16-0.23:040.06:565:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:385.09:543.93:04-0.23:510.06:575:07Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:314.910:503.93:52-0.14:400.06:585:06Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:244.811:474.04:450.05:340.16:585:06Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:184.65:460.26:320.16:595:06First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:434.11:104.46:540.37:310.17:005:06First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:394.22:034.28:030.38:270.07:015:05First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:374.32:594.09:070.39:21-0.17:025:05Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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