Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 1:59 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 14m at 7:55 am (4.1 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 - Nov 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:063.94:364.110:250.910:440.86:305:18Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:584.15:214.111:100.911:220.76:315:17Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:444.36:024.011:550.86:325:16Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:274.56:424.012:000.612:390.86:335:15Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:084.67:223.912:390.51:240.86:345:14Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:494.68:023.81:190.52:070.86:355:14Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:304.68:433.71:580.52:480.86:365:13Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:114.59:263.62:370.53:270.96:375:12Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:554.410:123.53:140.64:080.96:385:11Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:424.411:023.43:530.64:531.06:395:10Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:314.311:543.44:360.75:451.06:405:10Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:214.45:300.86:450.96:415:09Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:473.51:114.46:370.87:450.86:425:08Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:413.72:034.47:480.78:410.56:435:08Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:384.03:004.48:540.59:330.26:445:07Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:404.34:004.49:560.310:230.06:455:06Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:414.74:594.410:550.111:12-0.26:455:06Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:375.15:544.311:52-0.16:465:05New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:315.46:474.212:02-0.412:50-0.26:475:05New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:245.57:394.112:54-0.41:46-0.26:485:04New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:165.58:314.01:45-0.52:39-0.26:495:04New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:105.49:243.82:36-0.43:290.06:505:04Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:045.110:183.73:25-0.24:180.26:515:03Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:584.811:123.64:140.05:090.56:525:03Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:514.65:060.36:030.76:535:02First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:053.512:404.36:050.66:590.86:545:02First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:553.51:274.07:090.77:530.86:555:02First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:453.52:133.88:110.88:400.86:565:02First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:363.63:013.69:060.89:230.66:575:01Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:313.73:523.59:570.810:040.56:585:01Waxing 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 10:57 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 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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