Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 5:09 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 11:20 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:234.09:474.43:160.73:270.86:447:38Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:074.010:264.23:530.74:080.96:457:36Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:524.011:074.04:270.74:481.06:457:35Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:384.111:503.95:010.75:301.26:467:33Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:244.25:370.76:181.36:477:32Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:353.71:104.36:180.87:161.46:477:31Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:203.71:574.47:080.88:201.36:487:29Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:083.62:464.68:080.89:231.26:497:28Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:593.63:404.79:100.710:211.06:497:27Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:573.74:414.910:110.511:150.86:507:25Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:013.95:415.111:090.36:517:24Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:034.16:385.312:080.512:060.16:527:22Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:004.47:315.41:000.31:03-0.16:527:21New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:554.88:235.41:510.12:01-0.26:537:20New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:505.09:145.32:42-0.12:59-0.26:547:18New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:445.210:065.03:31-0.23:54-0.16:547:17Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:395.310:584.74:17-0.14:480.16:557:15Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:355.311:514.45:030.05:420.46:567:14Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:315.35:510.26:410.76:567:13Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:444.11:255.16:440.47:441.06:577:11First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:353.92:175.07:430.68:461.26:587:10First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:243.83:094.88:430.89:441.26:597:08First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:143.74:034.69:410.810:341.26:597:07Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:073.74:584.610:330.811:191.27:007:06Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:033.75:494.611:200.87:017:04Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:563.96:354.612:001.112:060.87:017:03Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:454.07:164.612:401.012:500.87:027:01Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:294.27:564.51:200.91:360.87:037:00Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:134.38:354.42:000.82:210.97:046:59Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:554.49:144.32:390.73:050.97:046:57Full Moon30Fri
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 2:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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