Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 8:09 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:58 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Mar 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:523.73:083.09:240.29:31-0.16:406:07Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:584.04:163.210:22-0.110:30-0.46:386:07Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:014.35:183.511:17-0.411:27-0.76:376:08Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:574.66:143.912:10-0.66:366:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:494.87:074.212:23-0.91:02-0.96:356:10New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:404.97:594.51:19-1.11:52-1.16:336:11New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:304.88:514.62:13-1.22:40-1.16:326:12New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:204.79:434.63:04-1.23:25-1.16:316:12Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:104.410:364.63:55-1.04:11-0.96:296:13Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:024.011:304.44:47-0.64:59-0.66:286:14Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:533.75:43-0.35:51-0.36:276:15First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:244.212:443.46:460.16:50-0.16:256:16First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:174.01:353.27:500.37:510.16:246:16First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:123.82:293.18:520.48:510.26:236:17First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:113.63:273.19:460.59:470.26:216:18Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:113.64:263.210:340.410:370.16:206:19Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:063.75:193.311:180.411:230.06:196:20Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:533.76:053.512:000.36:176:20Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:343.86:483.712:080.012:400.26:166:21Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:133.97:303.912:52-0.11:200.06:156:22Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:513.98:103.91:35-0.21:570.06:136:23Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:293.88:504.02:15-0.22:33-0.16:126:24Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:063.79:303.92:54-0.13:06-0.16:106:24Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:433.510:113.93:310.03:390.06:096:25Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:233.410:543.94:100.14:130.16:086:26Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:073.311:413.84:520.34:520.26:066:27Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:553.25:440.45:410.36:056:27Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:313.912:463.26:460.56:480.46:046:28Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:243.91:423.27:530.48:000.36:026:29Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:234.02:453.38:570.29:080.16:016:30Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:274.23:523.69:550.010:10-0.25:596:30Waning Crescent31Sat
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 11:03 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 55% 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 (55% 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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