Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 56m at 9:45 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:14 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:493.87:264.712:490.912:500.66:447:37Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:363.98:084.71:330.81:380.56:457:36Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:224.08:494.72:180.62:260.66:457:35Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:084.29:314.63:000.53:120.66:467:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:544.210:144.53:410.43:570.66:477:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:424.310:594.44:210.34:430.76:477:31Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:324.511:484.35:010.35:320.86:487:29Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:244.65:450.36:280.96:497:28Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:404.21:174.86:350.47:320.96:507:26Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:324.12:094.97:340.48:390.96:507:25Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:264.03:055.08:370.49:420.86:517:24Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:224.04:045.19:390.310:400.66:527:22Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:244.15:075.210:390.211:350.56:527:21Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:274.26:065.311:360.16:537:19Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:274.47:015.312:270.312:310.06:547:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:224.67:525.31:190.21:270.06:547:17New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:144.88:405.22:090.22:210.16:557:15New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:054.99:274.92:570.23:130.26:567:14New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:544.910:134.73:410.24:020.46:567:12Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:444.810:594.44:230.34:480.66:577:11Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:334.711:464.25:030.55:330.86:587:10Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:224.75:430.76:221.16:597:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:323.91:104.66:260.97:151.36:597:07First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:183.81:564.57:161.18:121.47:007:05First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:033.72:434.58:111.19:071.47:017:04First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:493.73:324.59:061.19:591.47:017:03First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:393.74:254.59:591.010:461.27:027:01Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:333.85:184.510:490.911:311.17:037:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:293.96:084.611:380.87:046:58Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:224.16:534.712:150.912:260.77:046:57Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 12:29 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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