Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 04m at 1:59 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:29 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:563.710:113.23:28-0.23:55-0.17:085:41Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:353.410:543.24:050.04:270.07:075:42Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:153.211:393.24:440.25:010.07:075:43Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:563.05:300.45:410.17:065:44First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:243.312:382.86:280.66:290.27:055:45First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:113.31:232.77:350.67:280.27:045:46First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:023.42:162.68:400.68:300.17:035:47First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:013.53:192.69:410.49:31-0.17:025:48Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:073.74:262.710:370.210:28-0.37:025:48Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:094.05:263.011:31-0.111:24-0.67:015:49Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:034.36:203.312:23-0.37:005:50Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:534.57:113.612:19-0.81:13-0.66:595:51Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:424.78:013.91:14-1.02:02-0.86:585:52Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:304.78:524.12:07-1.22:47-1.06:575:53Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:184.59:444.22:58-1.23:31-1.06:565:54Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:074.310:384.33:48-1.04:14-0.96:555:55Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:573.911:324.34:41-0.75:00-0.76:545:56Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:483.55:39-0.45:52-0.56:525:57Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:274.212:403.26:430.06:50-0.36:515:58Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:224.11:322.97:510.27:54-0.16:505:59Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:203.92:282.88:570.38:570.06:496:00Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:243.73:312.79:560.49:550.06:486:01Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:303.74:352.810:480.410:49-0.16:476:01Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:273.85:302.911:350.311:38-0.16:466:02Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:143.86:173.112:190.26:446:03Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:553.97:003.312:25-0.21:000.16:436:04New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:333.97:413.41:09-0.21:390.06:426:05New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:103.98:213.51:51-0.32:15-0.16:416:06New Moon28Mon
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 5:14 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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