Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:19 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 10:07 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:194.311:424.65:01-0.25:200.16:228:12Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:144.45:47-0.16:160.46:228:11Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:314.31:074.56:340.17:170.76:238:10Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:194.01:564.57:230.28:200.96:248:10Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:043.72:444.48:140.39:191.06:258:09Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:483.53:324.49:040.410:121.16:258:08Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:353.34:244.39:520.510:591.16:268:07Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:263.35:174.310:390.511:431.06:278:06Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:203.36:084.411:240.56:278:05Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:123.36:544.412:261.012:100.46:288:04Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:013.47:374.41:090.912:560.46:298:03New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:483.68:184.51:530.91:430.56:308:02New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:333.68:584.42:360.72:290.56:308:00New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:193.79:374.33:160.63:140.66:317:59New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:053.810:154.23:530.53:570.76:327:58Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:523.910:554.14:290.44:400.86:337:57Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:404.011:393.95:050.45:250.96:337:56Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:284.25:430.46:181.06:347:55Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:273.81:174.46:270.57:201.06:357:54First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:173.72:074.67:210.58:281.06:357:52First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:093.63:004.88:230.49:320.96:367:51First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:043.63:584.99:260.310:330.76:377:50Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:063.65:025.110:270.211:290.56:387:49Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:133.86:035.311:260.06:387:48Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:174.07:005.412:240.312:24-0.16:397:46Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:154.27:535.41:170.21:22-0.26:407:45Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:104.48:445.32:100.12:20-0.26:407:44Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:044.69:335.12:590.03:16-0.16:417:42Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:584.710:224.83:46-0.14:080.16:427:41Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:514.811:104.54:290.04:590.46:437:40Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:434.711:584.25:110.25:490.76:437:38Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 1:13 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 96% 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 (96% 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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