Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 30m at 4:56 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:434.312:583.27:090.47:100.35:586:31Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:394.11:523.18:140.68:190.45:576:32Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:383.82:503.19:130.69:210.45:566:33Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:393.73:523.210:030.610:160.35:546:33Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:383.74:503.310:470.511:040.35:536:34Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:273.75:393.611:280.411:500.25:526:35Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:093.86:223.812:070.35:506:36Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:473.87:024.012:340.212:450.25:496:36New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:253.87:414.11:160.11:220.15:486:37New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:023.78:204.21:580.11:580.15:466:38New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:393.68:584.22:360.12:330.15:456:39New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:183.49:374.13:140.23:060.15:446:39Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:573.310:174.03:500.33:390.25:426:40Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:413.111:024.04:290.54:140.35:416:41Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:283.111:513.95:150.64:560.55:406:42Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:193.06:110.75:530.65:396:42First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:433.91:123.17:170.77:070.65:376:43First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:384.02:103.28:210.68:210.55:366:44First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:384.03:133.59:200.39:270.25:356:45Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:424.14:183.810:130.010:28-0.15:346:46Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:454.35:174.311:03-0.211:26-0.35:336:46Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:414.46:114.711:52-0.55:316:47Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:334.47:025.112:23-0.512:41-0.65:306:48Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:234.37:535.31:20-0.71:30-0.75:296:49Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:144.28:445.42:14-0.72:18-0.75:286:49Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:053.99:375.23:06-0.63:06-0.65:276:50Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:573.710:315.03:56-0.43:53-0.35:266:51Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:513.511:264.74:47-0.14:420.05:256:52Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:463.45:420.35:390.35:236:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:214.41:393.37:420.57:450.66:227:53Third Quarter30Sun
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 8:08 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 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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