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 5h 58m 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 - Jun 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:493.910:195.33:53-0.53:46-0.66:008:17Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:463.811:165.14:45-0.44:38-0.45:598:17Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:433.75:37-0.25:32-0.25:598:18Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:124.812:403.76:320.06:300.15:598:19Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:074.51:353.77:300.27:350.35:598:19First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:584.22:273.88:270.38:410.55:598:20First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:464.03:193.89:200.39:410.65:588:20First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:343.74:113.910:060.310:350.65:588:21Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:243.55:044.110:480.211:220.55:588:21Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:143.45:534.211:270.25:588:22Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:023.36:394.312:070.512:060.25:588:22Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:473.37:224.412:510.512:450.25:588:23Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:303.38:034.51:360.41:260.25:588:23Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:133.38:454.52:200.42:090.25:588:23Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:553.29:274.43:030.42:510.25:588:24Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:393.210:104.33:440.33:320.35:588:24Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:253.110:534.24:240.34:120.45:588:24Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:133.111:384.15:040.44:520.55:588:25Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:033.25:460.45:360.65:598:25Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:244.112:543.36:330.36:310.75:598:25Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:104.01:443.57:250.37:380.85:598:25Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:574.02:333.88:200.18:470.75:598:26Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:473.93:264.19:130.09:520.55:598:26Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:413.94:244.410:05-0.210:530.26:008:26Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:413.85:244.810:57-0.411:510.06:008:26Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:433.86:225.111:49-0.56:008:26Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:413.87:175.312:48-0.212:42-0.66:018:26New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:383.88:125.41:45-0.31:37-0.66:018:26New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:333.89:075.42:42-0.42:33-0.66:018:26New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:293.810:015.23:36-0.43:28-0.56:028:26New Moon30Sun
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 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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