Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 34m at 3:42 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:293.41:323.17:420.67:560.27:175:12Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:213.52:253.08:470.58:520.07:175:13Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:203.83:272.99:480.39:47-0.27:175:13Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:224.04:333.010:450.110:42-0.47:175:14Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:214.45:343.111:41-0.211:36-0.67:175:15Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:164.76:293.312:36-0.47:175:16New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:094.97:223.512:32-0.81:30-0.67:175:17New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:015.08:153.71:28-1.02:21-0.87:175:17New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:535.09:093.82:22-1.13:09-0.97:175:18Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:444.810:033.93:14-1.13:55-0.87:175:19Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:354.510:593.94:06-0.94:42-0.77:175:20Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:264.211:543.95:00-0.65:30-0.67:175:21Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:153.86:01-0.26:22-0.47:175:22First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:473.91:043.47:070.17:17-0.37:175:23First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:403.81:533.18:140.38:13-0.27:165:24First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:363.72:452.89:160.49:06-0.17:165:25Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:363.73:432.710:110.49:58-0.17:165:26Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:363.74:412.711:000.410:46-0.17:165:27Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:303.75:342.811:470.311:33-0.27:155:28Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:173.86:202.912:310.37:155:29Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:593.87:043.012:19-0.21:140.27:145:30Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:393.97:473.11:04-0.31:540.17:145:31Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:183.88:293.21:47-0.32:310.07:145:32Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:553.89:103.22:27-0.33:05-0.17:135:33Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:313.69:533.23:05-0.23:38-0.17:135:34Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:083.510:363.23:42-0.14:10-0.17:125:35Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:453.311:203.34:200.14:43-0.17:115:36Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:253.15:040.25:210.07:115:37Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:063.312:083.05:590.46:080.07:105:38Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:533.412:562.97:060.47:080.07:095:39Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:463.61:502.88:160.48:140.07:095:40Third Quarter31Sat
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 6:54 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 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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