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 10m at 10:07 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:41 pm (5.0 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 - Mar 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:353.87:483.71:16-0.21:37-0.26:396:07New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:133.88:283.81:57-0.32:14-0.36:386:08New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:503.79:073.82:36-0.22:49-0.36:376:08New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:283.69:473.83:14-0.23:23-0.36:366:09Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:063.410:283.73:51-0.13:57-0.26:346:10Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:483.311:143.74:310.14:34-0.16:336:11Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:343.25:180.25:190.06:326:12First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:033.712:253.26:170.46:170.16:306:13First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:553.81:193.17:250.47:270.16:296:13First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:533.92:193.28:320.28:37-0.16:286:14First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:564.03:263.49:340.09:42-0.36:266:15Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:044.14:323.710:31-0.210:42-0.66:256:16Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:074.45:334.111:25-0.511:40-0.86:246:17Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:034.56:284.412:17-0.76:226:17Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:554.67:204.712:37-1.01:08-0.96:216:18Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:454.68:114.91:32-1.11:57-1.06:206:19Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:344.59:014.92:25-1.12:43-1.06:186:20Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:234.29:524.83:14-0.93:28-0.86:176:21Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:114.010:434.64:02-0.64:12-0.66:166:21Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:013.711:354.34:51-0.34:58-0.36:146:22Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:503.45:430.15:500.16:136:23Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:264.112:393.26:400.46:490.36:126:24Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:163.81:293.17:400.67:520.56:106:24Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:083.62:203.18:370.78:510.56:096:25Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:033.53:173.19:280.69:450.46:076:26Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:003.54:163.310:140.510:340.36:066:27Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:543.65:093.510:570.411:200.26:056:28Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:413.75:573.711:390.26:036:28Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:233.86:404.012:060.112:200.16:026:29New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:043.87:214.112:500.01:01-0.16:016:30New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:433.88:014.21:340.01:41-0.15:596:31New Moon31Sun
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 1:24 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 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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