Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 03m at 9:49 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:22 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:365.47:594.91:17-0.11:550.06:055:55Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:305.68:524.82:07-0.22:500.16:065:54Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:255.69:464.62:56-0.23:430.26:075:53Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:235.510:424.43:45-0.14:380.46:075:51Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:215.411:394.24:370.15:370.76:085:50Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:185.25:340.36:400.96:095:49Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:344.21:135.06:380.57:441.06:105:47Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:274.12:064.87:430.68:411.06:105:46Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:214.13:004.68:440.79:320.96:115:45Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:184.13:544.59:380.710:160.96:125:43Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:144.24:444.410:270.710:570.86:135:42Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:064.45:284.411:130.811:370.86:145:41Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:524.56:104.311:580.86:145:39New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:364.66:494.312:160.712:430.86:155:38New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:184.77:294.212:560.71:270.86:165:37New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:594.78:094.11:350.72:090.96:175:36New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:424.78:493.92:130.72:500.96:185:34Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:254.69:313.82:500.73:291.06:185:33Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:104.510:163.73:260.84:091.16:195:32Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:574.411:043.64:030.94:531.26:205:31Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:444.411:543.64:441.05:441.26:215:30First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:314.45:361.06:421.26:225:29First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:443.71:184.56:411.17:411.06:235:27First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:353.82:084.57:491.08:370.86:245:26First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:304.03:034.68:520.89:290.56:245:25Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:304.34:014.69:520.610:190.26:255:24Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:314.74:584.710:490.311:080.06:265:23Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:285.15:534.711:460.111:58-0.26:275:22Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:235.46:454.712:430.06:285:21Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:165.67:384.612:50-0.31:40-0.16:295:20Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:105.78:314.51:42-0.42:35-0.16:305:19Full Moon31Sat
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 1:05 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Gibbous (73% 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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