Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 12m at 6:17 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:28 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:504.17:013.312:14-0.21:030.17:175:12Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:314.17:443.312:58-0.31:460.07:175:13Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:124.18:273.31:41-0.32:27-0.17:175:13Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:524.19:103.32:23-0.43:06-0.27:175:14Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:324.09:543.33:03-0.33:44-0.27:175:15Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:133.910:413.33:42-0.34:23-0.27:175:16Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:573.811:303.44:25-0.15:06-0.27:175:17Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:433.75:150.05:55-0.27:175:17Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:213.512:333.66:160.16:53-0.27:175:18Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:143.61:253.57:260.17:53-0.37:175:19Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:103.82:233.48:340.08:53-0.47:175:20Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:124.03:273.49:38-0.29:52-0.67:175:21Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:174.34:343.410:38-0.410:48-0.87:175:22Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:194.65:353.611:36-0.611:44-1.07:175:23Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:164.86:313.712:32-0.87:175:24New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:094.97:243.812:39-1.11:26-0.97:165:25New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:004.98:163.91:33-1.22:16-0.97:165:26New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:504.89:063.92:25-1.13:03-0.97:165:27Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:384.69:573.83:13-1.03:47-0.87:155:28Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:264.310:463.74:00-0.74:30-0.67:155:29Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:123.911:363.64:47-0.45:14-0.37:155:29Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:583.65:37-0.16:01-0.17:145:30First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:243.512:433.36:330.26:510.07:145:31First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:113.41:283.17:320.47:420.17:135:32First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:003.32:152.98:310.58:340.17:135:33First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:533.33:082.89:260.59:240.07:125:34Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:513.44:052.810:160.410:13-0.17:125:35Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:483.55:002.911:030.311:00-0.27:115:36Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:393.75:503.011:500.111:47-0.37:105:37Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:243.86:373.212:350.07:105:38Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:074.07:213.312:34-0.51:19-0.27:095:39Full 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 9:22 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 27% 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 Crescent (27% 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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