34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

82°
H 83°
L 69°
ENE
12mph
Low tide
6:32 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 6:32 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:37 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1883

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:513.96:274.911:53-0.25:257:16New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:424.07:144.912:460.212:45-0.15:267:15New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:324.07:594.71:350.21:350.05:277:14New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:214.08:434.62:200.22:220.25:277:14New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:094.09:274.43:010.23:060.45:287:13Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:574.010:104.13:390.33:490.65:297:12Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:454.010:553.94:170.44:320.85:307:11Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:324.011:393.84:550.55:191.05:307:10Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:194.15:370.66:131.15:317:09First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:223.61:044.16:250.77:111.25:327:08First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:063.61:504.27:160.78:081.15:337:07First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:513.52:394.38:090.69:011.05:337:06First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:393.53:324.49:000.59:510.95:347:05Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:353.54:254.59:510.410:400.75:357:03Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:323.65:164.710:400.311:280.55:367:02Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:273.86:044.911:310.25:367:01Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:184.06:515.012:160.312:230.15:377:00Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:094.27:385.01:050.11:160.05:386:59Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:004.48:265.01:54-0.12:090.05:386:58Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:534.69:174.92:40-0.23:010.05:396:57Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:484.710:094.73:26-0.33:530.15:406:55Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:444.911:034.54:13-0.34:490.35:416:54Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:414.911:574.45:04-0.25:500.55:416:53Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:365.06:000.06:550.65:426:52Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:504.21:305.07:000.08:000.75:436:50Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:434.12:265.08:010.19:000.65:436:49Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:394.03:244.98:590.19:550.65:446:48Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:384.04:224.99:540.110:450.65:456:47Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:364.15:164.910:450.211:320.55:466:45Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:314.26:044.811:350.25:466:44New Moon30Thu
31Fri6:204.26:484.812:180.512:230.35:476:43New Moon31Fri
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 30% 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 Waxing Crescent (30% 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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