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 35m at 4:23 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:164.012:534.46:140.76:501.26:447:38First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:003.81:394.46:580.97:471.36:447:36First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:443.72:244.47:480.98:441.46:457:35First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:283.63:124.48:401.09:381.36:467:34First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:143.54:034.49:320.910:281.26:467:32First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:053.54:574.510:230.811:151.16:477:31Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:023.65:504.611:120.76:487:30Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:573.76:384.712:011.012:010.66:497:28Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:483.97:234.812:470.812:500.56:497:27Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:364.18:064.91:320.61:400.56:507:25Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:244.38:504.92:180.42:300.46:517:24Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:114.59:344.83:030.33:200.46:517:23Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:014.610:214.73:460.24:090.46:527:21Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:524.811:114.54:280.14:590.56:537:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:474.95:120.25:530.76:537:18Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:054.312:425.06:000.26:540.86:547:17Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:594.21:375.16:560.38:010.96:557:16Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:534.12:325.17:580.49:070.96:567:14Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:484.03:305.19:020.410:080.86:567:13Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:464.04:315.110:040.311:030.76:577:11Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:484.15:325.111:020.311:550.66:587:10Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:494.26:275.111:560.26:587:09Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:454.47:165.012:440.512:490.36:597:07New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:354.68:025.01:310.51:410.37:007:06New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:234.78:454.82:170.52:310.47:017:04New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:104.79:284.63:000.53:180.57:017:03New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:554.710:104.43:400.54:020.77:027:02Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:414.610:534.14:160.64:440.97:037:00Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:274.610:383.93:520.84:261.16:035:59Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:144.511:233.84:280.95:111.36:045:57Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 7:29 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 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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