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 5h 16m 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 - Jan 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:053.612:193.95:590.06:37-0.27:175:12Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:583.81:113.77:070.17:37-0.37:175:12Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:543.92:073.68:150.08:37-0.47:175:13Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:544.13:093.59:20-0.19:35-0.67:175:14Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:584.34:143.510:21-0.310:31-0.77:175:15Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:014.55:163.511:18-0.411:26-0.97:175:16Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:584.76:133.612:13-0.67:175:16New Moon7Wed
8Thu6:514.87:053.712:20-0.91:07-0.77:175:17New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:414.87:553.81:14-1.01:57-0.77:175:18New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:294.78:443.72:05-0.92:43-0.77:175:19New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:164.59:323.72:52-0.83:26-0.67:175:20Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:014.210:203.63:36-0.64:07-0.47:175:21Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:464.011:073.54:19-0.34:47-0.37:175:22Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:313.711:543.45:040.05:29-0.17:175:23Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:153.45:540.26:150.17:175:24First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:413.312:583.26:500.57:050.27:165:25First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:283.31:443.07:500.67:580.27:165:25First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:183.32:332.98:480.68:500.17:165:26First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:133.43:282.89:420.59:410.07:155:27Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:123.54:262.910:320.310:30-0.27:155:28Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:073.65:203.011:200.211:18-0.37:155:29Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:563.86:093.212:080.07:145:30Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:414.06:563.312:06-0.512:54-0.27:145:31Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:244.17:413.512:54-0.61:39-0.47:135:32Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:064.28:263.61:41-0.72:22-0.67:135:33Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:484.29:123.72:26-0.83:04-0.77:125:34Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:324.210:003.73:11-0.83:45-0.77:125:35Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:194.010:513.83:57-0.74:28-0.77:115:36Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:083.911:453.94:47-0.55:15-0.67:105:37Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:003.75:44-0.36:10-0.57:105:38Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:393.912:533.56:50-0.27:12-0.57:095:39Third Quarter31Sat
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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