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 3h 25m 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 - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:193.98:323.41:55-0.42:25-0.47:085:40New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:573.99:133.52:36-0.43:02-0.57:085:41Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:363.89:563.53:15-0.43:38-0.57:075:42Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:163.610:423.63:56-0.34:16-0.57:065:43Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:013.511:313.64:40-0.14:57-0.47:055:44Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:503.45:340.05:47-0.47:045:45First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:233.712:423.26:390.16:47-0.37:045:46First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:183.81:373.17:490.17:54-0.37:035:47First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:183.92:393.18:570.09:00-0.57:025:48First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:244.03:483.29:59-0.210:02-0.77:015:49Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:324.24:543.410:57-0.411:01-0.97:005:50Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:344.45:533.711:52-0.611:58-1.06:595:51Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:284.66:474.012:44-0.86:585:52Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:194.67:384.212:54-1.11:35-0.96:575:53Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:064.68:284.31:47-1.22:21-1.06:565:54Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:524.49:164.22:36-1.13:04-0.96:555:55Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:374.110:044.13:22-0.93:45-0.86:545:56Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:223.810:514.04:07-0.64:24-0.56:535:57Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:063.511:393.84:51-0.25:05-0.26:525:58Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:513.25:400.15:500.06:515:58Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:273.612:363.06:340.46:420.26:495:59Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:153.51:222.87:330.67:400.36:486:00Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:063.42:122.88:320.78:380.36:476:01Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:023.33:092.79:260.69:340.26:466:02Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:023.44:102.910:160.510:250.16:456:03Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:583.55:073.111:030.311:14-0.16:446:04Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:473.75:573.311:480.16:426:05Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:303.86:423.512:02-0.212:32-0.16:416:06New Moon28Mon
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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