Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 37m at 3:48 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:523.27:304.51:030.512:510.26:028:26Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:363.28:134.51:470.51:340.26:028:26Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:203.28:554.42:310.52:180.36:038:26Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:043.29:384.33:140.53:020.36:038:26Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:503.210:214.23:540.53:430.46:048:26Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:373.211:054.14:320.54:230.56:048:26Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:263.211:484.05:110.55:040.76:058:26Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:163.35:500.55:480.86:058:26Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:313.91:043.46:340.46:430.96:068:25Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:143.81:503.67:220.47:491.06:068:25Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:583.72:363.98:130.38:550.96:078:25Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:443.73:274.29:050.19:570.76:088:25Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:363.64:224.59:57-0.110:550.46:088:24Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:363.55:224.810:49-0.211:520.26:098:24Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:393.56:205.111:43-0.36:098:23Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:393.67:165.312:480.012:37-0.56:108:23New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:363.78:115.41:45-0.11:35-0.56:118:23New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:333.99:075.42:41-0.32:33-0.66:118:22New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:304.010:025.33:35-0.33:30-0.56:128:22New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:284.110:565.14:25-0.34:25-0.46:138:21Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:264.111:504.85:14-0.35:19-0.26:138:21Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:234.26:03-0.26:170.16:148:20Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:424.51:174.36:550.07:200.46:158:19First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:304.22:084.47:470.18:230.66:158:19First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:163.82:574.48:380.29:230.76:168:18First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:013.63:474.49:270.210:170.86:178:17First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:483.44:384.410:120.311:040.86:178:17Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:383.35:304.410:560.311:490.86:188:16Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:313.26:194.411:390.36:198:15Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:213.37:044.512:330.812:220.46:208:14Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:083.37:484.51:160.81:070.46:208:14Full Moon31Thu
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 6:57 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 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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