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 2h 53m 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 - Nov 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:424.85:104.910:580.111:21-0.26:305:18Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:395.16:044.911:55-0.16:315:17Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:335.36:564.812:12-0.312:50-0.16:325:16Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:255.47:464.71:02-0.31:45-0.16:335:16Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:165.48:364.51:52-0.32:360.06:345:15Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:065.39:264.32:39-0.23:250.16:355:14Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:575.110:164.13:250.04:110.46:365:13Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:474.811:063.94:090.24:590.66:375:12Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:374.611:563.84:550.55:500.96:385:11Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:254.45:460.86:441.06:395:11Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:443.71:114.26:430.97:381.06:395:10Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:323.71:574.17:421.08:281.06:405:09Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:213.82:454.08:380.99:140.96:415:08Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:143.83:363.99:300.99:580.76:425:08Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:094.04:273.910:190.810:400.66:435:07Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:014.25:163.911:060.611:220.46:445:07Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:494.46:013.911:530.56:455:06Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:344.66:453.912:050.312:410.46:465:05New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:184.77:283.912:490.21:280.36:475:05New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:014.78:113.91:330.12:140.36:485:04New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:464.88:573.82:160.02:580.26:495:04Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:324.79:463.82:590.03:430.26:505:04Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:214.710:393.83:430.14:290.26:515:03Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:134.711:343.84:300.25:210.26:525:03Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:054.65:260.36:190.26:535:02First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:293.912:584.66:320.47:200.26:545:02First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:244.01:524.57:410.38:190.06:555:02First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:224.22:484.48:470.29:14-0.16:555:02Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:234.43:494.39:480.110:07-0.36:565:01Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:254.64:484.210:460.010:58-0.46:575:01Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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