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 55m 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 - Dec 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:315.19:494.03:02-0.53:53-0.27:596:01Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:204.910:383.83:49-0.44:390.07:596:01Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:094.711:283.64:34-0.25:240.28:006:01Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:584.45:180.16:100.48:016:01Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:183.512:464.26:040.36:590.68:026:01Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:073.41:323.96:560.67:510.78:036:01Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:543.42:163.87:540.78:430.78:046:01Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:433.43:023.68:540.89:320.68:046:01Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:333.53:503.59:510.710:180.58:056:01Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:283.64:433.410:440.611:010.48:066:01Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:233.85:353.411:340.511:450.28:076:02Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:154.06:253.412:220.48:076:02Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:034.27:113.412:280.01:100.38:086:02Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:474.47:563.51:12-0.11:580.18:096:02New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:314.58:403.51:58-0.22:450.08:096:03New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:154.59:253.52:43-0.33:30-0.18:106:03New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:004.610:123.53:28-0.34:14-0.28:116:03Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:464.511:033.54:12-0.34:58-0.28:116:04Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:364.511:563.54:57-0.35:45-0.28:126:04Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:274.45:48-0.16:37-0.28:126:05Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:513.61:194.36:470.07:34-0.28:136:05First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:463.72:114.17:550.18:33-0.28:136:06First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:423.83:053.99:050.19:31-0.38:146:06First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:414.04:033.810:100.010:26-0.58:146:07Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:444.25:053.711:11-0.111:19-0.68:156:07Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:464.46:043.612:08-0.28:156:08Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:434.66:593.612:10-0.71:02-0.38:156:08Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:354.77:493.61:01-0.71:55-0.48:166:09Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:234.78:383.61:51-0.72:45-0.48:166:10Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:104.69:253.52:40-0.73:32-0.38:166:11Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:554.53:26-0.64:14-0.38:176:11Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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