34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

73°
H -°
L 68°
NE
10mph
Low tide
5:44 am

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 2h 38m at 5:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 12:31 pm (4.6 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 - Sep 1884

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:553.74:404.510:090.610:500.95:446:36Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:503.95:294.710:570.511:360.75:456:35Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:414.06:144.811:450.55:466:34Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:304.26:584.812:210.512:340.45:466:32Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:174.47:424.81:080.31:250.45:476:31Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:044.68:274.81:530.22:140.45:486:30Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:544.79:144.72:370.13:030.45:496:28Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:454.810:054.53:210.03:520.45:496:27Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:394.910:584.44:060.14:450.65:506:25Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:355.011:534.34:550.15:450.75:516:24Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:305.05:520.26:500.85:516:23Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:474.31:255.16:540.37:550.75:526:21Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:424.22:215.17:580.38:550.65:536:20Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:394.33:205.18:580.29:500.55:536:18Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:404.34:195.19:550.210:420.45:546:17Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:404.45:155.110:500.111:310.45:556:16Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:364.66:055.011:420.25:566:14New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:274.76:514.912:190.312:330.25:566:13New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:154.87:364.81:060.31:240.35:576:11New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:024.88:194.61:500.32:110.55:586:10New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:484.89:034.42:320.42:550.65:586:09Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:344.79:474.23:110.53:370.85:596:07Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:214.610:324.03:480.74:191.06:006:06Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:094.511:183.94:260.85:031.26:006:04Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:574.55:081.05:541.36:016:03First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:053.812:434.45:561.16:501.46:026:01First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:503.81:304.46:531.17:461.46:036:00First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:373.82:184.47:511.18:391.36:035:59First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:273.83:084.58:471.09:291.16:045:57Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:223.94:014.59:400.910:160.96:055:56Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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