Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 01m at 4:37 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:55 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:274.04:104.89:450.610:340.96:055:56Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:254.15:024.710:350.611:170.86:065:54Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:184.25:484.711:220.611:590.86:075:53Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:054.36:304.612:090.76:075:52New Moon4Thu
5Fri6:504.57:094.512:410.812:540.76:085:50New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:324.57:494.41:210.71:390.76:095:49New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:154.68:284.31:590.72:210.86:105:47New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:584.69:094.12:350.73:020.96:105:46Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:424.59:513.93:100.83:421.06:115:45Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:274.510:353.83:440.84:231.16:125:44Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:144.411:213.74:200.95:081.36:135:42Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:014.45:001.06:011.36:135:41First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:093.612:484.45:521.17:011.36:145:40First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:563.71:354.56:551.18:011.26:155:38First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:473.72:264.68:011.08:571.06:165:37First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:423.93:224.79:020.89:490.76:175:36Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:434.14:204.99:590.610:390.46:175:35Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:444.45:155.010:550.411:280.26:185:33Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:404.86:075.111:510.16:195:32Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:335.16:585.112:17-0.112:480.06:205:31Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:255.47:505.01:08-0.21:45-0.16:215:30Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:195.68:424.81:58-0.32:40-0.16:225:29Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:135.69:364.62:47-0.33:330.06:225:28Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:105.510:314.43:35-0.24:270.26:235:26Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:075.411:284.24:250.05:240.56:245:25Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:045.25:200.36:260.76:255:24Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:234.112:585.06:220.57:290.96:265:23Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:164.01:514.77:270.68:280.96:275:22Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:093.92:444.58:290.79:200.96:285:21Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:044.03:384.49:250.710:050.86:295:20Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:004.04:294.310:150.710:460.76:305:19Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 (11% 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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