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 3h 11m 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 - Apr 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:344.39:004.62:23-0.52:44-0.56:587:31Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:204.39:474.73:12-0.73:28-0.66:577:32Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:074.210:374.84:00-0.74:12-0.76:567:33Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:574.011:294.84:48-0.64:58-0.66:547:33Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:513.95:39-0.45:47-0.46:537:34Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:254.712:463.86:36-0.26:45-0.26:527:35Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:214.61:423.77:390.07:510.06:507:36Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:184.42:393.68:440.19:000.16:497:36Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:164.33:393.69:470.110:050.06:487:37Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:174.24:423.710:430.011:050.06:467:38Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:194.15:433.911:340.011:59-0.16:457:39Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:154.16:374.112:22-0.16:447:39Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:044.17:244.312:50-0.11:07-0.26:427:40New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:484.18:084.41:38-0.21:50-0.26:417:41New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:304.08:494.42:25-0.22:31-0.26:407:42New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:103.99:304.43:08-0.13:11-0.16:397:42New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:513.810:114.33:470.03:470.06:377:43Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:333.610:534.24:250.14:230.16:367:44Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:163.511:364.05:030.34:580.36:357:45Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:023.35:430.45:350.46:347:46Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:223.912:493.36:280.66:190.66:327:46Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:093.81:363.27:210.87:160.76:317:47First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:563.72:253.38:200.88:230.86:307:48First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:453.73:173.39:170.79:270.76:297:49First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:383.74:133.510:110.510:260.56:287:49First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:363.85:123.811:010.311:220.36:277:50Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:333.96:074.111:490.06:267:51Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:274.06:584.512:150.012:36-0.26:247:52Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:174.27:474.81:08-0.21:24-0.46:237:53Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:064.28:365.12:01-0.52:13-0.66:227:53Full Moon30Thu
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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