Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 02m at 5:04 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:28 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:005.59:224.72:38-0.43:22-0.17:316:18Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:535.510:144.53:27-0.34:130.07:326:17Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:455.311:054.24:14-0.25:030.27:326:16Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:385.111:584.05:000.15:530.57:336:15Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:314.85:480.46:470.87:346:14Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:493.91:214.66:410.67:441.07:356:13Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:393.82:094.47:390.88:411.17:366:13Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:283.72:574.28:390.99:321.07:376:12Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:173.73:454.19:360.910:181.07:386:11Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:103.84:364.010:270.911:000.87:396:10Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:053.95:274.011:160.811:410.77:406:10Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:574.16:144.012:020.77:416:09Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:454.36:594.012:210.612:480.67:426:08Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:294.57:413.91:020.41:350.67:436:08New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:124.68:223.91:440.32:210.57:446:07New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:554.69:033.82:260.33:060.57:456:06New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:374.69:463.83:070.23:490.47:466:06New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:214.610:313.73:470.24:310.47:476:05Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:074.611:203.64:270.35:150.47:486:05Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:574.65:100.36:040.57:496:04Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:143.612:484.56:000.47:000.57:496:04First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:083.61:404.57:010.58:000.47:506:03First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:033.82:324.58:110.59:010.37:516:03First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:593.93:284.59:200.49:570.07:526:03First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:594.24:284.410:240.210:51-0.27:536:02Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:034.45:284.411:240.011:42-0.47:546:02Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:034.76:254.312:21-0.17:556:02Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:585.07:194.312:32-0.51:17-0.27:566:02Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:515.28:094.21:23-0.62:12-0.37:576:01Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:415.28:594.12:13-0.63:05-0.37:586:01Full 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 8:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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