Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:06 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 4:56 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:324.12:573.59:080.29:190.05:586:31Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:354.04:013.710:020.110:170.05:576:32Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:363.95:003.910:510.011:10-0.15:566:32Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:283.95:514.111:36-0.15:546:33Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:143.96:364.312:00-0.112:19-0.15:536:34Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:553.97:194.412:47-0.11:01-0.15:526:35Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:353.87:594.41:32-0.11:40-0.15:506:35Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:143.78:404.42:13-0.12:17-0.15:496:36Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:543.69:204.32:520.02:520.05:486:37Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:343.410:034.13:290.13:260.25:466:38Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:163.310:474.04:070.34:000.35:456:39Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:013.211:343.84:460.54:370.55:446:39Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:483.15:320.75:230.65:436:40Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:223.712:363.16:270.86:250.85:416:41Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:103.71:263.17:270.87:360.85:406:42Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:003.62:213.38:250.78:420.75:396:42Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:543.73:213.59:190.49:420.55:386:43Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:533.74:213.810:080.210:380.25:366:44Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:493.85:174.210:56-0.111:310.05:356:45Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:414.06:074.611:44-0.35:346:45Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:314.16:564.912:25-0.312:32-0.55:336:46New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:204.17:465.21:19-0.41:21-0.65:316:47New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:104.18:375.32:11-0.62:10-0.75:306:48New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:024.010:305.24:02-0.63:59-0.76:297:49Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:563.911:255.14:52-0.54:49-0.56:287:49Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:523.85:44-0.35:42-0.36:277:50Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:234.812:493.86:410.06:420.06:267:51First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:194.61:463.87:430.17:500.26:257:52First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:144.32:413.88:450.28:590.36:247:52First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:084.13:383.99:420.210:020.36:237:53First Quarter30Sat
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 8:01 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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