Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:18 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 3:38 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Dec 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:393.73:003.59:060.99:170.56:585:01Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:343.83:533.59:570.810:020.36:595:01Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:294.04:463.510:460.610:470.27:005:01Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:214.25:353.511:340.511:320.07:015:01Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:084.36:223.612:210.47:025:01Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:524.57:073.612:18-0.11:090.27:035:01Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:364.67:533.71:05-0.21:560.17:035:01Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:214.68:393.71:52-0.32:41-0.17:045:01Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:064.69:283.72:37-0.33:24-0.17:055:01Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:544.610:203.73:23-0.34:09-0.27:065:01Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:444.511:143.84:10-0.24:57-0.17:075:02Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:354.45:04-0.15:50-0.17:075:02Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:093.912:274.26:050.16:48-0.17:085:02Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:034.01:204.07:130.17:47-0.27:095:02Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:594.22:143.98:210.18:44-0.37:095:03Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:594.33:133.79:240.09:39-0.47:105:03Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:014.54:153.610:22-0.110:32-0.57:115:03Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:014.65:143.611:18-0.111:24-0.67:115:04Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:564.76:083.612:11-0.27:125:04New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:474.86:583.712:15-0.61:03-0.27:125:04New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:354.77:463.61:06-0.61:51-0.27:135:05New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:214.68:323.61:54-0.52:36-0.27:135:05New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:054.59:183.52:39-0.43:17-0.27:145:06Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:494.210:043.43:20-0.23:550.07:145:07Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:334.010:503.44:000.04:340.17:155:07Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:173.811:373.34:410.25:140.27:155:08Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:003.65:280.45:580.37:155:08First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:243.312:443.46:220.66:470.37:165:09First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:113.31:283.27:240.77:390.37:165:10First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:593.42:153.18:250.78:310.27:165:10First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:533.53:083.09:220.69:250.07:165:11Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 6:58 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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