Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 18m at 10:38 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:16 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:073.94:163.010:280.210:27-0.27:175:12Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:054.25:163.111:220.011:19-0.57:175:12Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:594.56:103.312:16-0.27:175:13New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:504.77:023.512:13-0.71:09-0.57:175:14New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:404.97:543.61:07-0.92:00-0.77:175:15New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:314.98:473.82:01-1.02:48-0.87:175:15New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:214.89:403.92:53-1.03:34-0.97:175:16Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:124.610:354.03:44-0.94:20-0.87:175:17Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:034.311:314.04:37-0.75:08-0.77:175:18Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:544.05:35-0.46:00-0.67:175:19First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:264.012:453.66:41-0.16:56-0.47:175:20First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:204.01:353.37:490.17:54-0.37:175:21First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:163.92:283.08:540.28:51-0.37:175:22First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:173.83:262.99:530.39:45-0.37:175:23Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:193.84:272.810:460.310:36-0.37:175:23Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:173.85:222.911:340.211:24-0.37:165:24Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:063.96:113.012:210.27:165:25Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:503.96:563.112:11-0.31:050.17:165:26Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:303.97:393.212:57-0.31:460.07:155:27Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:093.98:213.21:40-0.42:240.07:155:28Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:473.89:023.32:21-0.32:58-0.17:155:29Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:253.79:453.32:59-0.33:31-0.17:145:30Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:023.510:283.33:36-0.24:04-0.17:145:31Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:403.311:123.34:130.04:36-0.17:135:32Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:193.211:573.34:550.25:120.07:135:33Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:013.05:450.45:560.17:125:34Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:433.412:452.96:480.56:520.17:125:35Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:333.41:352.87:560.57:560.07:115:36Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:283.62:342.79:010.38:59-0.17:115:37Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:323.83:422.810:010.110:00-0.37:105:38Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:374.04:503.010:58-0.110:58-0.67:095:39Waning Crescent31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658145)

Common Questions About Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wrightsville Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Wrightsville Beach, NC is approximately 1:57 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Wrightsville Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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