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 : 11:20 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 32m at 4:57 pm (4.3 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 - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:043.711:304.24:52-0.14:54-0.15:586:31Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:523.55:440.25:430.25:576:32First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:204.012:413.36:400.56:400.55:566:33First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:093.81:293.27:390.77:400.65:546:33First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:593.62:203.28:350.78:390.65:536:34First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:533.53:163.39:250.79:330.55:516:35Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:503.54:133.410:110.610:230.45:506:36Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:443.65:063.610:550.411:110.25:496:36Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:333.75:543.911:370.311:570.15:486:37Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:163.86:384.112:180.15:466:38Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:573.87:204.312:430.01:000.05:456:39Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:373.98:024.41:28-0.11:41-0.15:446:39Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:173.88:434.42:11-0.12:20-0.15:426:40Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:573.79:254.42:53-0.12:58-0.15:416:41Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:413.710:114.43:35-0.13:37-0.15:406:42Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:283.611:004.44:190.04:190.05:396:43Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:213.511:534.35:080.15:090.25:376:43Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:153.56:070.26:120.35:366:44Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:474.31:113.67:110.27:230.35:356:45Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:444.32:103.78:140.18:330.25:346:46Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:444.33:133.99:14-0.19:370.05:326:46Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:474.34:174.210:09-0.310:36-0.25:316:47Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:494.45:174.511:00-0.411:33-0.45:306:48Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:454.46:114.811:51-0.65:296:49Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:364.47:015.012:28-0.512:40-0.65:286:50New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:254.47:505.01:21-0.51:28-0.65:276:50New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:134.28:375.02:12-0.52:15-0.55:266:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:004.09:244.82:58-0.42:58-0.35:246:52Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:473.811:114.54:43-0.24:40-0.16:237:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:353.65:260.15:220.26:227:53Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 8:08 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 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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