Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 16m at 10:35 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:02 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:004.22:375.08:100.59:110.97:056:55Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:524.13:304.89:100.610:060.97:066:54Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:464.14:254.710:060.710:550.97:076:52Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:414.15:194.610:570.711:390.97:086:51Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:364.26:084.611:450.77:086:49Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:264.36:514.612:210.912:300.77:096:48Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:114.47:334.51:010.81:150.77:106:47New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:554.58:134.51:420.81:590.77:116:45New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:384.68:524.42:220.72:430.87:116:44New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:204.69:324.23:010.73:260.87:126:43New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:034.610:134.13:380.74:060.97:136:42Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:474.510:563.94:140.74:461.07:146:40Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:334.511:413.84:490.85:281.17:156:39Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:204.45:270.96:151.27:156:38Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:283.81:074.56:111.07:101.27:166:36First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:173.81:544.57:071.08:111.17:176:35First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:073.82:434.68:131.09:111.07:186:34First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:593.93:374.79:180.810:060.77:196:33First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:584.14:354.810:190.610:590.47:206:32Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:004.45:345.011:170.411:500.27:206:30Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:004.76:305.112:140.17:216:29Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:565.17:235.112:41-0.11:10-0.17:226:28Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:505.48:155.11:32-0.32:08-0.27:236:27Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:445.69:085.02:24-0.43:04-0.27:246:26Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:385.610:014.83:15-0.43:58-0.27:256:25Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:335.69:554.63:04-0.33:500.06:255:24Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:285.410:504.43:53-0.24:430.36:265:23Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:245.211:454.24:440.15:400.56:275:22Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:185.05:400.46:410.86:285:21Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:374.11:104.76:410.67:410.96:295:20Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:284.02:004.57:430.78:360.96:305:19Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:18 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 71% 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 (71% 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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