Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 04m at 9:07 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:484.511:044.04:160.74:511.17:056:56Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:334.411:503.94:520.85:321.27:066:54Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:204.45:300.96:191.37:066:53Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:373.81:074.46:150.97:141.47:076:52Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:243.81:544.57:101.08:141.37:086:50Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:123.92:414.58:131.09:131.17:096:49Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:034.03:334.69:150.810:070.97:096:48Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:004.14:294.810:150.610:590.67:106:46Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:004.45:284.911:120.411:490.37:116:45Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:594.76:235.012:070.27:126:44Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:545.17:165.112:390.11:030.07:136:42New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:475.48:085.11:30-0.12:00-0.17:136:41New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:415.69:005.02:21-0.22:56-0.27:146:40New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:355.79:544.83:12-0.33:51-0.17:156:39Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:315.710:494.64:02-0.34:430.07:166:37Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:275.611:454.54:53-0.15:370.37:176:36Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:245.45:450.16:340.57:176:35Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:414.31:195.26:430.47:340.77:186:34First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:354.22:124.97:460.68:350.97:196:32First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:274.13:034.78:490.79:310.97:206:31First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:194.13:544.59:480.810:200.97:216:30Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:134.14:464.410:400.811:050.87:216:29Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:084.25:374.311:280.811:460.77:226:28Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:594.36:234.312:130.87:236:27Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:464.57:064.312:260.712:570.87:246:26Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:294.66:474.21:060.612:410.86:255:24Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:114.67:284.212:470.51:250.86:265:23Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:534.68:094.11:280.52:080.86:275:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:354.68:514.02:080.52:480.86:285:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:174.59:343.92:460.53:280.86:285:20Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:014.510:203.83:240.64:080.96:295:19Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 12:22 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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