Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 6:00 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 06m at 12:10 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Dec 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:394.45:503.711:490.411:550.16:595:01Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:234.56:333.612:350.47:005:01New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:064.57:143.612:360.11:190.37:005:01New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:474.57:553.51:180.12:020.37:015:01New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:284.48:373.41:580.12:420.37:025:01New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:104.39:193.32:360.23:200.47:035:01Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:534.210:033.23:130.23:580.57:045:01Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:384.010:493.23:490.34:370.57:045:01Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:223.911:373.14:280.55:210.67:055:01Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:063.85:130.66:110.67:065:01First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:263.212:503.86:110.77:050.57:075:02First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:143.31:363.77:200.78:000.37:075:02First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:063.52:263.78:260.68:530.17:085:02First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:023.73:233.69:280.49:44-0.17:095:02Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:034.04:243.610:260.210:35-0.47:095:03Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:024.45:223.711:23-0.111:26-0.67:105:03Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:574.86:173.812:19-0.37:115:03Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:505.07:103.812:18-0.81:15-0.57:115:04Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:435.28:033.91:12-0.92:09-0.67:125:04Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:375.28:573.92:05-1.03:01-0.77:125:05Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:315.19:533.82:58-1.03:51-0.67:135:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:264.910:493.83:49-0.84:42-0.57:135:06Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:214.611:453.84:43-0.65:35-0.37:145:06Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:134.35:42-0.36:32-0.17:145:07Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:403.71:034.06:470.07:290.07:155:07Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:333.71:523.67:520.28:240.07:155:08Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:283.72:433.48:540.39:130.07:155:09Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:253.73:363.29:490.39:590.07:165:09Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:213.84:303.110:390.310:43-0.17:165:10Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:133.95:203.011:250.311:25-0.17:165:11Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:004.06:063.112:100.27:175:11Waning Crescent31Thu
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 3:05 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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