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 4h 09m 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 - Oct 1884

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:184.14:534.710:300.711:020.66:065:55Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:124.45:414.811:210.611:480.46:065:53Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:034.66:284.812:120.46:075:52Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:514.97:144.912:350.21:040.36:085:50Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:405.18:024.81:230.11:570.26:095:49Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:315.28:524.72:100.02:480.26:095:48Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:235.39:454.62:57-0.13:390.36:105:46Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:195.310:414.53:450.04:320.46:115:45Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:165.311:384.44:360.15:290.56:125:44Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:135.25:330.36:320.76:125:43Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:344.41:085.16:370.47:360.76:135:41Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:294.42:035.07:430.48:360.76:145:40Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:254.42:594.98:450.49:300.66:155:39Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:244.43:564.89:430.410:200.56:165:37Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:234.64:514.710:360.411:060.46:165:36Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:174.75:404.611:250.411:500.46:175:35Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:064.86:244.612:140.56:185:34New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:524.97:074.512:340.41:010.56:195:33New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:354.97:494.31:170.41:470.66:205:31New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:194.88:314.21:580.52:290.76:215:30New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:024.79:134.02:360.53:100.86:215:29Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:474.69:573.93:140.63:490.96:225:28Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:334.510:433.83:500.84:301.06:235:27Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:204.411:313.74:290.95:151.26:245:26Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:074.35:131.06:061.26:255:25First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:193.712:524.36:071.17:021.26:265:23First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:063.71:384.37:101.17:581.16:275:22First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:553.82:274.38:111.08:500.96:285:21First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:484.03:194.39:090.99:390.66:285:20Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:464.24:144.410:040.710:280.46:295:19Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:434.55:084.510:570.511:150.16:305:18Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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