Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 11:08 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 04m at 4:55 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:233.56:594.412:300.712:210.36:218:12Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:103.67:414.51:140.71:060.36:228:11New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:563.78:234.51:570.61:520.36:238:11New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:413.79:044.42:400.52:370.46:248:10New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:273.79:454.33:210.43:210.46:248:09New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:133.810:264.24:000.44:030.56:258:08Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:003.811:074.14:370.44:450.66:268:07Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:483.911:514.05:150.45:290.86:278:06Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:364.05:550.46:200.96:278:05Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:383.91:244.26:420.47:210.96:288:04First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:263.92:124.47:370.38:250.86:298:03First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:153.93:034.68:350.29:280.76:308:02First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:093.93:594.89:340.110:270.46:308:01Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:093.95:005.110:32-0.111:240.26:318:00Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:134.05:595.311:29-0.26:327:58Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:154.26:565.412:180.012:25-0.46:327:57Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:144.47:505.51:13-0.21:22-0.46:337:56Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:104.68:435.52:07-0.32:20-0.46:347:55Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:054.79:355.33:00-0.43:16-0.36:357:54Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:014.810:275.13:49-0.44:10-0.26:357:53Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:564.811:184.84:36-0.35:010.16:367:51Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:504.75:22-0.15:540.46:377:50Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:094.512:434.76:100.16:510.76:387:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:584.21:334.67:000.37:500.96:387:48Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:454.02:214.57:530.58:491.16:397:46Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:313.83:094.48:460.69:421.16:407:45Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:173.73:584.49:360.610:301.16:407:44Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:073.74:504.410:240.611:151.06:417:43Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:003.75:414.411:100.611:581.06:427:41Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:533.86:284.511:550.56:427:40Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:423.97:124.612:400.912:400.56:437:39Waning Crescent31Thu
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 8:01 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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