Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 32m at 3:01 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:58 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:034.65:170.86:021.27:056:55Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:103.812:514.55:591.06:521.47:066:54First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:573.71:394.46:481.17:481.57:076:53First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:443.72:264.47:461.28:441.57:076:51First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:313.73:144.48:461.29:371.47:086:50First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:213.74:044.49:431.110:241.27:096:49Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:163.94:564.410:351.011:091.07:106:47Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:134.15:464.411:250.911:520.87:106:46Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:064.36:324.512:150.87:116:45Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:554.67:174.512:360.61:040.77:126:43Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:414.88:014.51:200.41:550.67:136:42Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:285.08:464.52:050.32:460.57:146:41Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:155.19:344.42:510.23:360.57:146:39Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:055.210:254.33:370.14:250.57:156:38Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:595.211:194.24:230.15:150.67:166:37Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:565.25:120.26:100.77:176:36Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:174.112:535.16:070.37:120.87:186:34Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:144.11:495.17:100.58:160.87:186:33Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:104.22:445.08:190.59:170.77:196:32Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:074.33:404.89:250.510:120.67:206:31Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:064.44:374.710:260.411:020.47:216:30Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:074.65:334.611:220.411:490.37:226:28Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:044.86:254.512:150.47:236:27Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:554.97:114.412:350.31:050.47:236:26New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:425.07:554.31:190.31:550.57:246:25New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:275.08:384.22:030.32:420.67:256:24New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:115.09:214.02:460.43:260.67:266:23New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:554.89:043.92:270.53:070.76:275:22Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:404.79:493.73:050.63:470.96:285:21Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:274.510:363.63:430.74:281.16:295:20Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:154.411:243.64:220.85:121.26:305:19Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 5:59 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 100% 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 (100% 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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