Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 6:17 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 12:19 pm (4.5 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 - Oct 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:093.91:404.46:571.07:571.47:056:56Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:553.82:264.47:521.18:531.47:066:55Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:423.83:144.48:491.19:451.37:066:53Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:313.84:054.49:441.010:331.27:076:52Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:253.94:584.510:350.911:181.07:086:51Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:214.15:494.511:250.77:096:49Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:134.36:364.612:030.812:140.67:096:48Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:024.57:214.712:470.61:040.57:106:47New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:494.78:064.71:320.41:540.47:116:45New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:364.98:514.72:180.32:450.47:126:44New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:245.19:384.63:040.23:350.37:126:43New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:145.210:284.53:490.14:240.37:136:41Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:075.211:224.44:340.15:140.47:146:40Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:025.25:220.26:090.57:156:39Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:194.312:585.26:160.37:100.67:166:37First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:154.21:535.27:190.48:150.77:166:36First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:114.22:485.18:260.59:160.67:176:35First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:074.33:455.09:300.410:130.57:186:34First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:064.34:444.910:300.411:050.47:196:33Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:084.55:414.911:260.311:540.37:206:31Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:054.66:334.812:190.37:216:30Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:574.87:204.812:410.31:100.37:216:29Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:454.98:054.61:260.21:590.47:226:28Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:304.98:494.52:110.32:470.57:236:27Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:144.99:324.32:540.33:310.57:246:26Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:584.810:164.13:340.44:130.77:256:25Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:434.711:014.04:120.54:530.87:266:24Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:294.511:483.84:500.65:341.07:276:22Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:164.45:280.86:201.17:276:21Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:353.71:034.36:120.97:111.27:286:20Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:233.71:494.27:051.18:071.37:296:19Third Quarter31Sat
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 3:18 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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