Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 54m at 9:16 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:52 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:523.56:294.411:510.26:218:13Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:423.67:154.512:440.612:370.26:228:12Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:303.77:584.61:300.51:250.26:238:11New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:173.88:414.62:160.42:130.26:238:10New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:053.99:244.63:010.23:010.26:248:09New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:534.010:084.53:430.13:480.26:258:08Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:434.110:554.44:250.04:350.36:268:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:354.211:444.35:080.05:250.46:268:06Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:284.45:530.06:210.56:278:05Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:364.21:214.66:450.07:240.66:288:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:284.12:134.77:420.08:300.66:288:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:214.13:074.98:420.09:330.56:298:02First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:164.04:055.09:41-0.110:320.36:308:01Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:164.05:065.110:38-0.211:280.26:318:00Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:184.06:045.211:34-0.26:317:59Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:184.16:585.212:210.112:28-0.26:327:58Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:144.27:495.21:130.11:22-0.26:337:57Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:064.38:385.12:040.02:15-0.16:347:55Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:574.49:254.92:530.03:070.16:347:54Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:474.410:114.73:380.13:550.26:357:53Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:364.310:574.54:200.24:400.56:367:52Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:254.311:434.25:000.35:240.76:367:51Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:144.25:400.56:111.06:377:49Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:284.01:014.26:220.67:041.26:387:48Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:133.91:474.27:080.78:001.36:397:47Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:573.82:324.38:000.88:571.36:397:46Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:423.73:204.38:520.79:491.26:407:44Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:303.74:114.39:440.710:381.16:417:43Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:233.75:044.410:340.611:251.06:417:42Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:183.85:554.611:220.56:427:41Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:123.96:434.712:100.812:110.46:437:39Waning Crescent31Mon
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 12:04 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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