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 2h 23m at 7:16 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 1:54 pm (4.4 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 - Mar 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:204.03:473.39:55-0.110:02-0.56:406:06Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:274.24:533.610:52-0.411:01-0.86:396:07Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:294.55:524.011:46-0.611:59-1.06:386:08Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:234.66:464.312:38-0.96:366:09Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:154.77:384.612:55-1.11:29-1.06:356:10Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:044.68:294.71:49-1.22:17-1.16:346:10Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:534.59:194.72:41-1.13:02-1.06:336:11Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:404.210:094.63:29-0.93:46-0.86:316:12Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:293.911:004.44:16-0.64:30-0.66:306:13Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:173.611:514.15:05-0.25:16-0.26:296:14Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:053.35:590.16:080.16:276:15Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:413.912:533.16:570.47:070.36:266:15Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:313.71:423.07:570.68:070.46:256:16Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:243.52:353.08:530.69:050.46:236:17Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:213.53:333.09:440.69:570.36:226:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:193.54:313.210:300.510:460.26:216:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:113.65:243.411:130.311:320.16:196:19Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:573.76:103.611:550.26:186:20Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:393.86:533.812:180.012:370.06:176:21New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:193.97:354.01:03-0.11:18-0.16:156:22New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:573.88:154.11:46-0.21:57-0.26:146:22New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:363.88:554.12:27-0.22:35-0.36:126:23New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:153.79:354.13:07-0.23:12-0.36:116:24Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:573.610:194.13:47-0.13:49-0.26:106:25Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:433.511:084.14:290.04:30-0.16:086:26Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:343.45:190.25:190.06:076:26Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:014.112:273.46:200.36:210.16:066:27First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:564.11:233.47:270.37:330.16:046:28First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:544.12:243.58:320.18:420.06:036:29First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:574.23:293.79:32-0.19:46-0.26:016:29Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:034.24:344.010:28-0.310:46-0.56:006:30Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:35 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 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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