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 : 3:42 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 40m at 9:45 am (3.6 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 - Jul 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:303.37:114.612:460.512:280.06:028:27Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:193.37:564.51:340.51:150.16:038:26New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:053.38:394.52:210.52:010.26:038:26New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:513.39:224.43:050.52:470.26:048:26New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:383.310:054.23:460.53:310.36:048:26Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:253.310:474.14:240.54:120.56:058:26Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:143.311:303.95:000.54:530.66:058:26Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:033.45:370.55:360.86:068:26Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:133.812:513.56:160.66:260.96:068:25Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:553.61:373.66:590.57:251.06:078:25First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:363.52:213.87:460.58:281.06:078:25First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:183.43:084.08:350.49:290.96:088:24First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:033.33:584.29:260.310:250.86:098:24First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:563.24:544.410:170.211:190.66:098:24Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:573.25:504.711:090.06:108:23Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:583.36:454.912:120.412:01-0.16:108:23Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:553.57:375.11:060.212:56-0.26:118:22Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:513.68:305.32:000.01:53-0.36:128:22Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:463.89:225.32:53-0.22:51-0.46:128:21Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:434.010:155.23:44-0.33:46-0.46:138:21Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:404.111:084.94:31-0.44:41-0.36:148:20Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:394.35:19-0.45:380.06:148:20Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:014.712:364.56:07-0.36:390.26:158:19Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:534.31:304.66:59-0.27:450.56:168:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:424.02:234.77:53-0.18:510.66:168:18Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:313.73:154.68:470.09:520.76:178:17Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:213.54:104.69:400.010:470.76:188:16Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:133.45:064.510:300.111:360.86:198:16Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:093.36:004.511:180.26:198:15Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:033.36:484.512:220.812:040.26:208:14Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:533.47:324.51:070.812:500.36:218:13New Moon31Fri
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 12:43 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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