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 6h 01m 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 - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:023.72:484.18:170.59:030.96:218:13First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:483.63:374.39:100.310:010.86:228:12First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:393.64:324.510:040.210:550.56:238:11Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:383.75:294.810:570.011:490.36:248:10Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:403.86:245.111:50-0.16:248:09Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:383.97:185.312:420.112:44-0.36:258:08Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:344.18:105.41:36-0.11:41-0.46:268:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:304.39:035.42:30-0.32:38-0.46:268:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:264.59:565.33:22-0.43:34-0.46:278:05Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:234.610:505.14:11-0.54:28-0.36:288:04Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:214.711:444.95:00-0.55:23-0.16:298:03Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:184.85:50-0.36:220.26:298:02Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:384.61:134.86:43-0.27:250.46:308:01Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:294.42:064.87:390.08:300.66:318:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:194.12:584.78:350.19:310.76:327:59Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:083.93:514.79:290.210:250.76:327:58Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:003.84:454.610:200.211:140.86:337:56Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:543.75:384.611:070.311:590.86:347:55Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:473.76:264.611:520.36:347:54Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:373.87:114.612:420.812:370.46:357:53New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:233.97:524.61:250.71:220.46:367:52New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:083.98:334.52:080.72:070.56:377:51New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:534.09:144.42:500.62:520.56:377:49New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:384.09:554.33:290.63:340.66:387:48New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:244.010:354.24:060.64:150.76:397:47Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:104.011:174.04:420.64:560.96:397:46Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:574.15:180.65:401.06:407:44Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:013.912:444.15:570.76:301.16:417:43Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:463.91:304.36:430.77:291.16:427:42First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:323.82:174.47:370.78:321.16:427:40First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:203.83:064.68:370.69:320.96:437:39First Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658145)

Common Questions About Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA