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 38m at 10:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:133.94:014.89:360.410:300.76:447:38Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:124.05:015.010:340.211:240.46:447:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:164.15:595.311:300.16:457:35Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:174.46:555.412:170.212:26-0.16:467:34Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:144.67:485.51:100.01:24-0.26:477:32Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:104.98:415.52:04-0.22:22-0.36:477:31Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:055.19:335.42:56-0.33:18-0.36:487:30Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:015.210:265.23:46-0.34:12-0.26:497:28Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:575.211:204.94:34-0.35:060.16:497:27Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:535.15:22-0.16:010.46:507:25Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:134.612:485.16:120.17:010.76:517:24Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:054.41:414.97:070.38:030.96:517:23Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:554.22:314.88:040.59:041.06:527:21Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:434.03:224.79:010.69:581.16:537:20Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:333.94:144.69:530.710:451.16:537:18Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:253.95:064.510:420.711:291.06:547:17Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:193.95:564.511:280.76:557:16Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:104.06:414.612:111.012:130.76:567:14Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:574.27:234.612:520.912:570.76:567:13New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:424.38:044.61:330.81:430.76:577:11New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:264.48:444.52:140.72:280.76:587:10New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:104.49:234.42:540.73:120.86:587:09New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:544.410:044.33:330.63:540.86:597:07Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:384.410:454.14:100.64:350.97:007:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:244.411:304.04:460.75:181.07:017:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:124.55:250.76:061.17:017:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:184.01:004.66:090.87:021.17:027:02First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:093.91:504.77:050.88:051.17:037:00First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:004.02:414.88:100.89:080.97:036:59First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:544.13:365.09:140.610:060.77:046:57First Quarter30Sun
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 1:40 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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