Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:41 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 9:27 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:163.24:124.39:350.510:381.06:218:13Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:093.25:074.410:270.411:280.86:228:12Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:093.36:014.611:180.26:238:11Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:073.46:524.812:180.612:100.16:238:10Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:013.67:405.01:080.41:030.06:248:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:543.88:285.11:580.21:570.06:258:08Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:464.09:175.12:480.02:52-0.16:268:07Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:404.210:064.93:35-0.23:46-0.16:268:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:354.410:584.74:20-0.34:390.06:278:05Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:324.611:504.55:05-0.35:340.26:288:04Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:284.85:53-0.26:350.46:298:03Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:434.21:244.96:45-0.17:410.66:298:02Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:354.02:184.97:420.08:480.76:308:01Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:273.83:134.98:410.19:510.86:318:00Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:203.74:114.89:400.110:470.86:317:59Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:183.65:114.710:350.111:380.86:327:58Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:173.66:074.711:270.26:337:57Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:143.76:564.712:260.712:170.26:347:55Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:053.87:404.71:120.71:050.36:347:54New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:523.98:214.61:570.71:530.46:357:53New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:383.99:014.52:390.62:390.56:367:52New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:234.09:414.33:180.63:230.66:377:51New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:084.010:214.13:540.64:050.76:377:49Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:534.111:013.94:280.64:450.96:387:48Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:394.111:443.85:010.75:271.16:397:47Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:264.15:360.76:141.26:397:46Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:283.61:124.26:150.87:081.36:407:44First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:123.51:584.37:020.98:091.46:417:43First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:573.52:454.38:000.99:091.36:427:42First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:443.53:364.59:000.810:051.16:427:40First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:373.54:324.69:580.610:580.96:437:39Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 12:34 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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