Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 8:11 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:56 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:224.46:293.512:330.56:585:01New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:044.57:113.512:320.21:160.46:595:01New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:464.47:533.51:150.21:590.47:005:01New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:284.48:353.51:560.22:380.47:015:01New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:094.39:183.42:350.23:170.47:025:01Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:514.210:023.33:130.23:540.47:035:01Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:344.010:493.33:500.34:330.47:035:01Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:173.911:373.34:300.55:150.47:045:01Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:003.85:180.66:030.47:055:01First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:253.412:453.86:180.76:570.37:065:01First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:143.61:323.77:270.77:530.27:065:02First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:073.82:253.68:340.58:490.07:075:02First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:054.13:253.69:360.39:44-0.37:085:02Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:084.34:293.610:350.110:38-0.57:095:02Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:094.75:293.711:32-0.211:32-0.77:095:03Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:065.06:253.812:29-0.47:105:03Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:015.27:203.912:27-0.91:25-0.67:105:03Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:545.38:144.01:23-1.02:18-0.77:115:04Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:485.29:084.02:18-1.03:09-0.77:125:04Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:415.010:034.03:10-1.03:57-0.67:125:04Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:344.710:584.04:02-0.74:45-0.47:135:05Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:254.411:534.04:55-0.45:36-0.37:135:05Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:144.05:53-0.16:29-0.17:145:06Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:453.91:023.76:550.27:240.07:145:07Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:363.81:493.47:580.48:170.17:155:07Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:283.82:373.18:570.59:060.17:155:08Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:233.83:303.09:490.59:530.17:155:08Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:193.84:253.010:370.410:370.07:165:09Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:113.95:163.011:220.411:210.07:165:10Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:584.06:033.112:070.37:165:10Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:424.16:473.212:05-0.112:510.27:175:11New Moon31Fri
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 11:03 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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