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 5h 05m 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 - Jan 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:454.910:053.93:17-1.03:56-0.87:175:11Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:364.610:583.84:07-0.84:43-0.67:175:12Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:274.311:513.74:59-0.55:33-0.47:175:13Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:153.95:55-0.16:25-0.27:175:14First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:423.61:023.66:560.27:180.07:175:15First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:313.61:483.37:570.48:110.07:175:15First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:223.52:373.18:550.49:000.07:175:16First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:163.53:303.09:470.49:470.07:175:17Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:133.64:253.010:350.410:32-0.17:175:18Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:063.75:163.011:210.311:16-0.27:175:19Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:543.86:043.112:060.27:175:20Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:383.96:493.212:01-0.312:500.17:175:21Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:194.07:323.312:46-0.41:330.07:175:21Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:004.08:153.31:30-0.42:14-0.27:175:22Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:394.08:573.32:12-0.42:52-0.27:175:23Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:183.99:403.32:52-0.43:29-0.37:165:24Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:573.810:253.33:31-0.34:06-0.37:165:25Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:393.711:133.44:12-0.24:46-0.37:165:26Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:243.64:58-0.15:32-0.27:155:27Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:023.512:133.55:550.06:26-0.27:155:28Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:543.61:043.47:020.17:27-0.37:155:29Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:483.72:003.38:120.08:29-0.47:145:30Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:493.93:033.39:18-0.19:30-0.67:145:31Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:554.14:113.310:19-0.310:29-0.87:135:32Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:594.45:153.511:17-0.611:25-1.07:135:33Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:574.76:133.712:13-0.87:125:34New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:514.87:073.812:22-1.11:07-0.97:125:35New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:434.97:594.01:17-1.21:58-1.07:115:36New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:334.88:504.02:10-1.22:46-1.07:115:37New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:214.69:403.92:59-1.13:30-0.97:105:38Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:084.310:303.83:46-0.94:13-0.77:095:39Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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