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 2h 13m 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 - Sep 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:584.09:234.52:530.63:020.76:447:38Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:434.110:034.43:330.53:450.76:447:37Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:294.110:444.34:100.54:280.86:457:35Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:164.211:294.14:470.45:130.96:467:34Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:064.45:260.56:041.06:467:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:184.012:564.56:110.57:051.16:477:31Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:093.91:474.77:040.58:121.16:487:30Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:013.92:404.98:060.59:181.06:487:29Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:563.83:385.09:090.410:180.86:497:27Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:563.94:415.110:110.311:150.66:507:26Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:014.05:435.311:110.16:517:24Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:044.26:415.412:090.412:080.06:517:23Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:014.57:345.41:010.31:05-0.16:527:22New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:564.78:255.31:530.22:02-0.16:537:20New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:494.99:135.12:430.12:580.06:537:19New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:415.010:014.93:290.13:500.26:547:17Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:325.010:494.54:130.24:390.46:557:16Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:234.911:374.24:550.35:270.76:557:15Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:144.85:360.56:171.06:567:13Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:254.01:034.76:200.87:121.26:577:12First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:113.81:514.67:101.08:101.46:587:10First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:573.72:384.58:051.19:061.46:587:09First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:423.63:284.59:001.19:571.46:597:07First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:313.64:204.49:541.010:441.37:007:06Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:253.65:144.510:440.911:281.27:007:05Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:213.86:044.511:310.97:017:03Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:143.96:494.612:111.112:180.87:027:02Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:024.16:314.612:530.912:050.76:026:00Full Moon28Sun
29Mon6:484.37:114.612:360.712:530.76:035:59Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:324.57:524.51:180.61:410.76:045:58Full Moon30Tue
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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