Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:23 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 10:07 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:024.24:273.610:290.010:37-0.25:596:31Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:054.35:273.911:20-0.111:33-0.45:576:32Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:584.36:184.212:08-0.35:566:32Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:454.37:064.412:27-0.412:55-0.35:556:33Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:294.27:514.51:17-0.51:38-0.45:536:34Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:114.18:354.62:05-0.42:18-0.35:526:35Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:533.99:174.52:48-0.32:56-0.25:506:35Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:343.610:014.33:29-0.13:310.05:496:36Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:173.410:454.14:090.14:050.25:486:37Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:013.211:324.04:500.44:420.45:476:38Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:473.15:360.65:240.65:456:39Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:203.812:343.06:300.86:210.85:446:39Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:093.71:223.07:300.97:290.85:436:40Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:013.62:143.08:280.98:350.85:416:41Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:563.63:133.19:210.89:340.65:406:42Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:553.64:143.310:090.610:270.45:396:42Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:493.75:093.710:540.311:170.35:386:43Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:373.95:584.011:380.15:366:44Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:224.06:434.312:070.112:22-0.15:356:45New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:054.07:274.612:57-0.11:06-0.35:346:45New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:494.08:124.81:46-0.21:50-0.45:336:46New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:353.98:594.92:35-0.32:34-0.45:326:47New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:243.89:494.93:22-0.33:18-0.45:306:48Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:163.710:444.84:11-0.24:04-0.35:296:49Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:123.511:414.75:040.04:56-0.15:286:49Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:093.56:050.25:590.15:276:50First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:394.52:063.58:110.38:100.26:267:51First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:374.43:053.69:150.39:210.26:257:52First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:364.24:063.710:130.210:250.16:247:52First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:384.15:094.011:050.111:230.06:237:53Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 1:15 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 5% 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 (5% 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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