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 1h 47m 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 - Oct 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:374.59:534.23:170.73:461.07:056:56Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:204.510:344.03:520.74:271.07:066:54Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:034.511:173.84:270.75:081.27:066:53Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:504.55:040.85:541.37:076:52Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:053.712:394.55:440.86:491.37:086:50Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:553.71:294.66:350.97:531.37:096:49Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:473.72:204.77:390.98:571.27:096:48Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:403.83:154.88:480.89:560.97:106:46Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:393.94:155.09:530.610:510.77:116:45Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:424.15:165.110:540.411:430.47:126:44Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:454.56:145.211:520.27:136:42Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:424.87:085.212:330.212:490.07:136:41New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:365.27:595.11:230.01:47-0.17:146:40New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:295.48:495.02:12-0.12:44-0.17:156:39New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:225.69:404.73:01-0.23:380.07:166:37New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:155.610:314.43:48-0.14:300.27:176:36Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:095.411:244.24:340.15:210.57:176:35Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:035.25:210.36:140.87:186:34Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:173.912:575.06:110.67:121.17:196:32First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:083.81:494.87:080.88:121.27:206:31First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:583.72:384.68:101.09:091.37:216:30First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:473.73:294.49:111.010:001.37:226:29First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:383.74:204.310:051.010:441.27:226:28Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:333.85:124.310:551.011:251.07:236:27Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:283.95:594.311:410.97:246:25Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:184.16:434.212:040.912:260.97:256:24Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:044.37:244.212:430.81:120.87:266:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:474.58:044.11:230.61:580.87:276:22Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:284.68:444.02:030.52:430.87:286:21Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:104.78:243.91:430.52:270.86:295:20Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:514.69:063.82:220.53:080.86:295:19Waning 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 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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