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 4h 24m 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 - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:204.02:504.38:410.89:240.96:315:18Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:134.03:424.29:330.810:070.86:325:17Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:074.14:324.110:200.810:470.76:335:16Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:594.25:184.111:050.711:270.66:345:15Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:464.46:014.111:500.76:355:14Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:294.56:434.112:060.512:350.76:355:13New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:124.67:234.012:470.51:200.66:365:12New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:544.68:043.91:280.42:030.66:375:12New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:364.68:453.82:070.42:450.66:385:11New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:194.59:273.72:450.43:250.66:395:10Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:034.510:133.63:230.54:060.76:405:09Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:484.411:023.64:010.64:500.76:415:09Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:364.411:533.64:440.75:410.76:425:08Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:254.45:380.76:400.76:435:07First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:453.71:154.46:450.77:400.56:445:07First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:383.92:074.57:540.68:370.36:455:06First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:364.13:054.58:590.49:320.06:465:06Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:384.34:064.510:000.210:24-0.26:475:05Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:404.75:054.610:580.011:15-0.46:485:05Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:385.06:014.611:55-0.26:495:04Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:325.36:544.512:07-0.612:52-0.36:505:04Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:255.57:464.512:59-0.61:48-0.46:515:03Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:185.58:394.31:51-0.72:41-0.46:525:03Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:115.39:314.22:41-0.63:31-0.26:525:03Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:045.110:254.03:30-0.44:200.06:535:02Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:574.811:183.84:18-0.15:110.26:545:02Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:484.55:090.26:050.56:555:02Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:093.712:374.36:060.47:000.66:565:01Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:593.71:234.07:060.67:540.76:575:01Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:483.62:103.88:050.78:430.66:585:01Third 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 1:18 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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