Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 29m at 11:16 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:56 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:513.25:400.65:390.55:576:32Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:263.812:383.16:330.86:370.75:566:32Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:143.61:273.17:320.97:420.75:556:33Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:053.52:193.18:280.88:440.75:536:34Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:593.53:173.29:200.79:400.65:526:35Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:563.54:173.410:080.510:320.45:516:35Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:503.65:113.710:520.311:210.25:496:36Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:383.75:594.011:360.15:486:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:223.86:434.312:090.112:20-0.15:476:38New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:053.97:274.512:58-0.11:04-0.35:456:38New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:483.98:104.71:45-0.21:48-0.45:446:39New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:323.98:554.72:31-0.32:31-0.45:436:40New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:193.89:444.73:16-0.33:15-0.45:426:41Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:103.710:364.74:03-0.24:00-0.35:406:41Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:043.711:324.64:54-0.14:51-0.15:396:42Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:003.65:510.15:520.05:386:43First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:284.512:573.76:550.17:010.15:376:44First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:254.31:553.87:580.18:110.15:356:45First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:234.22:563.98:570.09:160.15:346:45Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:244.13:584.19:51-0.110:16-0.15:336:46Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:244.04:584.410:41-0.211:11-0.15:326:47Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:204.05:504.611:29-0.35:316:48Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:094.06:384.812:03-0.212:15-0.35:296:48Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:553.97:234.812:53-0.21:00-0.35:286:49Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:393.88:074.81:41-0.21:44-0.25:276:50Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:223.78:504.62:25-0.12:25-0.15:266:51Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:053.69:344.43:050.03:030.15:256:52Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:493.410:194.23:450.23:410.35:246:52Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:353.35:240.45:190.56:237:53Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:054.112:223.26:060.66:020.76:227:54Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 2:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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