Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 4:37 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 53m at 10:36 am (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 - Mar 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:064.06:173.312:13-0.16:406:06Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:514.27:033.612:20-0.41:00-0.36:396:07New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:344.37:493.81:10-0.61:44-0.56:376:08New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:184.48:354.01:58-0.72:27-0.76:366:09New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:024.39:224.22:45-0.73:09-0.86:356:10Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:484.110:134.33:32-0.73:51-0.86:346:11Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:373.911:064.34:22-0.54:35-0.66:326:11Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:293.75:16-0.35:24-0.56:316:12Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:014.312:233.46:200.06:23-0.36:306:13First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:584.21:193.37:290.17:29-0.26:286:14First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:574.12:173.28:370.28:36-0.16:276:15First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:014.13:223.29:400.29:40-0.26:266:16Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:094.14:283.310:360.110:38-0.36:246:16Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:124.15:273.511:270.011:32-0.46:236:17Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:044.26:183.712:15-0.16:226:18Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:494.27:043.912:23-0.41:00-0.26:206:19Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:314.27:474.01:11-0.41:42-0.26:196:20Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:104.18:284.11:56-0.42:20-0.26:176:20Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:493.99:094.02:37-0.32:55-0.26:166:21Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:273.79:514.03:15-0.23:27-0.16:156:22Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:073.510:333.93:530.03:590.16:136:23Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:483.311:183.84:310.24:320.26:126:23Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:313.15:140.45:090.46:116:24Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:043.712:163.06:050.75:560.66:096:25Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:523.61:022.97:060.87:000.76:086:26Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:423.61:532.98:080.88:090.66:066:26Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:383.62:512.99:070.79:120.56:056:27Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:393.73:553.110:010.510:100.36:046:28Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:383.94:563.410:510.211:030.06:026:29Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:314.15:493.811:380.011:56-0.26:016:30Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:194.36:374.112:26-0.36:006:30New Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
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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 1:36 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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