Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 11:20 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Oct 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:484.68:044.61:310.61:500.67:056:56New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:324.78:464.52:140.52:370.67:066:54New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:174.89:284.52:570.43:240.67:076:53New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:034.810:144.43:390.44:100.67:076:52Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:524.911:034.34:200.44:560.67:086:50Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:434.911:564.25:040.45:460.77:096:49Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:375.05:520.56:430.87:106:47Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:514.21:315.06:500.67:460.87:106:46First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:464.22:255.17:550.68:500.77:116:45First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:424.23:205.19:020.59:490.67:126:44First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:404.44:195.110:040.410:440.47:136:42Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:424.55:195.111:030.211:360.27:136:41Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:444.76:155.111:590.27:146:40Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:405.07:075.112:260.112:530.17:156:38Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:325.17:565.01:150.01:470.17:166:37Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:225.28:434.82:040.02:390.27:176:36Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:115.29:304.62:510.13:290.37:176:35Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:585.110:174.43:350.24:140.57:186:33Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:464.911:044.24:170.34:580.77:196:32Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:344.711:524.04:570.55:420.97:206:31Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:224.65:390.76:301.17:216:30Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:403.91:104.46:250.97:221.37:226:29Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:283.81:564.37:181.18:181.37:226:28Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:143.82:424.38:171.19:111.37:236:26Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:033.83:304.29:141.19:591.17:246:25Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:543.94:214.210:081.010:450.97:256:24Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:504.15:134.210:590.911:290.87:266:23Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:444.36:034.311:480.77:276:22Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:344.55:494.312:120.611:560.46:285:21Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:214.76:344.412:260.56:295:20New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:064.97:194.412:410.21:160.46:295:19New Moon31Tue
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 2:07 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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