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 3h 12m 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 - Mar 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:333.73:583.210:040.110:09-0.36:406:07Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:363.95:013.510:57-0.211:05-0.56:386:07Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:334.25:563.811:49-0.56:376:08Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:254.56:484.212:01-0.812:40-0.76:366:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:154.67:394.512:56-1.01:30-1.06:356:10Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:044.68:304.71:50-1.22:18-1.16:336:11Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:544.59:224.82:42-1.23:04-1.16:326:12Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:444.310:154.83:32-1.13:50-1.06:316:12Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:364.111:104.64:23-0.84:38-0.86:296:13Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:293.85:18-0.55:31-0.56:286:14Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:054.412:223.56:18-0.16:31-0.26:276:15Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:004.21:153.47:220.17:360.06:256:16Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:564.02:103.28:250.38:400.16:246:16Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:543.83:083.29:230.39:380.16:236:17Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:553.74:103.210:140.310:300.06:216:18Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:523.75:053.411:000.211:180.06:206:19Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:403.85:533.611:430.16:196:20Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:233.86:363.812:04-0.112:240.06:176:20New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:033.97:173.912:47-0.11:040.06:166:21New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:413.97:574.01:30-0.11:42-0.16:156:22New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:203.88:364.02:10-0.12:19-0.26:136:23New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:583.79:164.02:48-0.12:53-0.16:126:23Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:373.59:563.93:250.03:27-0.16:106:24Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:173.410:383.84:010.14:010.06:096:25Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:003.311:233.84:410.34:380.26:086:26Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:463.25:270.55:230.36:066:27First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:103.712:353.26:250.66:230.46:056:27First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:013.81:283.27:300.57:340.46:046:28First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:553.82:263.38:340.48:420.26:026:29First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:573.93:303.69:330.29:450.06:016:30Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:024.14:343.910:27-0.110:44-0.35:596:30Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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