Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 6:19 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:00 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:584.15:25-0.16:10-0.37:175:12First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:263.612:504.06:310.07:08-0.37:175:12First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:213.71:433.87:410.18:07-0.47:175:13First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:193.92:403.68:490.09:04-0.57:175:14First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:224.03:423.59:52-0.19:59-0.67:175:15Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:264.24:443.410:50-0.210:52-0.77:175:16Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:264.45:423.511:46-0.311:45-0.87:175:16Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:204.66:353.512:40-0.47:175:17Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:104.67:243.512:37-0.81:32-0.47:175:18Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:584.68:123.51:27-0.82:19-0.47:175:19Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:444.48:593.52:15-0.73:02-0.47:175:20Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:284.29:453.42:59-0.63:42-0.37:175:21Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:124.010:313.33:40-0.44:21-0.17:175:22Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:553.811:183.24:21-0.25:000.07:175:23Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:383.55:040.15:420.27:175:24Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:053.212:213.35:540.36:280.37:165:25Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:523.21:043.16:520.57:190.37:165:25Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:403.21:492.97:540.58:110.27:165:26Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:313.32:382.88:530.59:020.17:155:27Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:283.43:352.89:480.49:520.07:155:28Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:263.64:342.810:400.310:41-0.27:155:29Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:203.85:282.911:290.111:30-0.47:145:30Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:094.06:173.112:18-0.17:145:31Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:554.27:043.312:19-0.51:07-0.37:135:32New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:394.47:513.41:08-0.71:54-0.57:135:33New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:244.58:383.51:56-0.82:39-0.77:125:34New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:104.59:273.62:43-0.93:22-0.87:125:35Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:574.410:193.73:30-0.84:06-0.87:115:36Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:474.211:133.84:19-0.74:52-0.77:105:37Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:384.05:13-0.55:43-0.67:105:38First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:083.812:303.76:17-0.26:40-0.57:095:39First Quarter31Thu
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 9:39 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 (66% 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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