Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 43m at 1:24 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:05 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:194.68:374.41:580.62:290.87:056:56Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:014.79:174.32:400.53:140.87:066:54Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:454.710:004.23:200.53:580.87:066:53Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:304.710:464.14:000.54:420.97:076:52Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:194.711:364.04:400.55:281.07:086:50Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:114.85:240.66:211.07:096:49Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:303.91:044.86:160.67:221.07:106:48Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:254.01:574.97:190.78:260.97:106:46Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:194.12:524.98:270.69:270.87:116:45Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:164.23:495.09:330.510:230.57:126:44Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:174.44:495.010:350.311:150.37:136:42Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:204.75:485.011:330.27:136:41Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:185.06:425.012:050.112:290.17:146:40Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:135.37:334.912:540.01:240.17:156:38New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:045.48:224.81:440.02:190.17:166:37New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:555.59:114.62:330.03:110.27:176:36New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:455.49:594.43:200.04:000.47:176:35Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:355.210:484.24:050.24:460.67:186:33Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:265.011:374.04:490.45:320.87:196:32Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:174.85:330.66:201.17:206:31Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:273.81:064.66:200.97:131.37:216:30First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:153.81:534.47:151.18:081.37:226:29First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:033.72:394.38:151.19:011.37:226:28First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:513.83:264.29:131.19:491.27:236:26First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:423.84:164.210:061.110:331.07:246:25Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:364.05:074.110:561.011:160.87:256:24Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:314.24:564.110:440.910:580.76:265:23Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:214.45:424.211:310.811:400.56:275:22Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:084.66:254.212:190.76:285:21Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:524.87:084.112:230.41:070.66:295:20Full Moon30Wed
31Thu7:364.97:524.11:080.31:540.66:295:19Full Moon31Thu
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 4:44 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 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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