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 1h 50m 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 - Feb 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:463.72:552.79:220.29:19-0.27:085:40Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:533.94:072.810:230.010:20-0.57:075:41Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:594.25:133.111:20-0.311:19-0.77:075:42Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:584.66:113.412:15-0.57:065:43Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:514.87:063.712:17-1.01:08-0.87:055:44New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:424.97:583.91:14-1.21:58-1.07:045:45New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:324.88:504.12:09-1.32:45-1.17:035:46New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:214.69:424.23:00-1.23:29-1.17:025:47Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:094.310:344.23:51-1.04:12-0.97:025:48Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:583.911:274.14:42-0.64:56-0.77:015:49Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:463.55:37-0.25:43-0.47:005:50First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:194.012:343.16:380.16:36-0.26:595:51First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:103.81:222.97:430.47:340.06:585:52First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:033.62:122.78:460.68:340.16:575:53First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:023.43:092.69:430.69:300.16:565:54Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:053.44:102.610:330.610:220.16:555:55Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:043.55:072.811:180.511:100.06:545:56Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:533.65:573.012:010.46:525:57Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:353.76:423.212:430.26:515:58Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:133.87:243.312:42-0.21:230.16:505:59Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:503.88:053.51:26-0.32:00-0.16:496:00Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:263.78:453.62:07-0.32:34-0.26:486:00Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:013.69:253.62:46-0.23:06-0.26:476:01Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:363.510:053.63:24-0.13:38-0.26:466:02Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:133.310:483.64:020.04:10-0.26:446:03Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:543.111:343.74:440.14:45-0.16:436:04Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:413.05:350.35:300.06:426:05Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:243.712:332.96:400.46:320.16:416:06Third Quarter28Sat
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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