Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 06m at 9:59 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:27 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:433.92:234.27:570.08:430.66:028:26Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:333.83:164.48:53-0.29:470.46:038:26Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:283.74:144.79:49-0.310:470.26:038:26Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:293.75:154.910:44-0.411:450.06:048:26Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:333.76:155.111:40-0.66:048:26Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:333.87:125.312:41-0.112:35-0.66:058:26New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:313.98:065.31:37-0.21:32-0.66:058:26New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:264.08:595.22:32-0.32:28-0.66:068:26New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:214.09:515.13:24-0.43:23-0.56:068:25New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:164.110:424.84:13-0.34:15-0.36:078:25Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:114.111:324.54:59-0.25:060.06:078:25Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:054.15:44-0.15:570.36:088:24Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:204.212:564.16:300.16:530.66:088:24First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:063.91:444.17:180.27:510.86:098:24First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:503.72:304.18:070.38:490.96:108:23First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:333.53:174.28:550.49:420.96:108:23First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:173.34:064.29:410.410:310.96:118:22Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:063.24:584.210:260.311:170.86:128:22Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:583.25:504.311:110.36:128:21Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:523.36:384.412:020.811:56 AM0.26:138:21Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:423.37:234.512:470.712:420.26:148:20Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:303.48:064.51:330.51:290.26:148:20Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:163.58:484.52:180.42:160.36:158:19Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:033.69:294.53:020.33:030.36:168:18Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:503.710:114.43:430.23:480.46:168:18Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:393.810:564.34:230.14:330.46:178:17Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:293.911:434.15:040.05:210.56:188:16Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:214.15:470.06:150.66:188:16Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:334.01:134.36:350.07:190.76:198:15Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:233.92:044.57:300.08:260.76:208:14Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:153.92:584.78:29-0.19:310.66:218:13Third Quarter31Sat
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 12:43 am — 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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