Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:16 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 30m at 2:41 pm (4.6 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 - Oct 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:034.55:415.211:210.211:570.37:056:55Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:034.76:365.212:160.17:066:54Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:584.97:265.212:460.21:100.17:076:52Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:495.08:145.01:350.12:030.27:086:51Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:395.19:014.92:230.12:550.37:086:50Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:275.09:474.73:090.23:420.47:096:48Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:145.010:334.43:520.34:270.67:106:47Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:024.811:204.24:320.45:110.87:116:46Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:504.75:120.65:561.17:116:44Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:074.012:384.55:540.86:451.37:126:43Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:553.91:254.56:411.07:401.47:136:42Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:413.82:114.47:351.18:351.47:146:40Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:283.82:584.38:331.19:281.37:156:39Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:173.83:484.39:291.010:161.27:156:38Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:103.94:404.310:220.911:021.07:166:37Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:054.15:314.411:120.811:460.87:176:35Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:594.36:204.512:010.77:186:34Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:484.57:054.512:300.612:500.67:196:33Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:354.87:504.61:140.41:400.57:196:32New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:214.98:344.61:590.32:300.47:206:31New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:085.19:214.52:450.23:200.37:216:29New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:565.210:104.43:310.14:080.37:226:28Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:485.211:034.34:160.14:580.37:236:27Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:425.211:594.25:030.25:500.47:246:26Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:385.15:560.36:480.57:256:25First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:564.21:335.16:560.47:510.67:256:24First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:524.22:285.08:030.58:530.57:266:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:484.33:234.99:100.49:510.47:276:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:474.44:214.810:120.410:440.37:286:21Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:484.54:194.710:090.310:340.26:295:20Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:474.75:134.711:030.311:210.16:305:19Waxing 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 5:58 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 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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