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 4h 26m 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 - Apr 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:293.49:494.03:230.23:180.05:586:31Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:083.210:303.94:000.33:500.15:576:32Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:523.111:153.94:400.44:260.35:556:33Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:393.05:270.65:100.45:546:34First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:053.912:313.06:280.76:110.55:526:34First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:583.91:263.07:360.77:270.55:516:35First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:563.92:263.28:410.58:400.35:506:36First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:004.03:333.49:400.39:450.15:486:37Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:064.24:383.810:330.010:46-0.25:476:37Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:074.45:364.311:23-0.311:44-0.55:466:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:014.56:294.712:13-0.55:456:39Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:524.57:205.012:41-0.71:02-0.75:436:40Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:424.48:105.21:37-0.81:50-0.75:426:40Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:314.29:015.22:30-0.82:36-0.75:416:41Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:213.99:535.13:20-0.63:21-0.55:396:42Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:133.710:474.84:10-0.34:07-0.35:386:43Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:053.511:414.55:010.04:560.05:376:44Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:583.35:570.45:530.45:366:44Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:354.212:503.26:580.67:000.65:356:45Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:284.01:423.17:590.88:070.75:336:46Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:213.82:363.28:540.89:080.75:326:47Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:163.63:343.39:410.710:000.65:316:47Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:113.64:313.510:230.610:480.55:306:48Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:013.66:203.812:020.56:297:49Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:453.67:044.012:330.412:400.36:277:50Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:253.67:464.21:170.31:190.26:267:50New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:043.68:254.32:010.31:580.16:257:51New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:433.59:044.42:440.22:360.16:247:52New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:223.49:434.43:250.23:140.16:237:53New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:033.310:234.34:040.33:510.16:227:54Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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