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 : 10:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 4:02 am (3.2 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 - Mar 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:293.97:433.61:06-0.31:39-0.16:396:07Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:073.98:243.71:47-0.32:16-0.26:386:08Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:453.89:043.72:27-0.32:51-0.26:366:09Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:223.79:453.73:04-0.33:24-0.16:356:10Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:003.510:273.63:41-0.13:56-0.16:346:10Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:393.311:103.64:190.14:290.06:326:11Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:213.211:563.65:010.25:070.26:316:12Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:063.15:520.45:550.36:306:13Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:433.612:533.06:540.56:580.36:296:14Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:343.61:473.08:000.58:070.36:276:15Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:323.72:483.19:030.39:120.16:266:15Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:363.93:563.310:020.110:12-0.26:256:16Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:404.24:593.610:56-0.211:10-0.56:236:17Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:374.55:564.011:49-0.56:226:18Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:304.76:494.312:06-0.812:41-0.86:206:19New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:214.87:414.61:02-1.01:31-1.06:196:19New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:114.88:324.81:56-1.12:20-1.16:186:20New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:014.79:244.82:48-1.13:06-1.16:166:21Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:524.410:174.83:39-1.03:52-0.96:156:22Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:434.111:124.64:30-0.74:40-0.76:146:22Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:363.85:25-0.35:31-0.36:126:23First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:064.412:283.66:260.06:300.06:116:24First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:004.21:203.47:300.37:330.26:106:25First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:543.92:133.38:330.48:350.36:086:26First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:513.83:113.29:280.59:320.36:076:26Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:523.74:103.310:170.410:240.26:056:27Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:483.75:043.511:020.411:110.16:046:28Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:363.75:523.711:430.311:560.16:036:29Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:183.86:353.912:240.26:016:29Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:583.97:164.012:400.01:030.16:006:30Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:373.87:574.11:23-0.11:410.05:596:31Full Moon31Mon
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 7:12 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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