Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:45 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 3:15 pm (4.3 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 - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:364.311:023.94:09-1.04:44-0.77:085:40Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:254.011:553.95:01-0.65:32-0.57:075:41Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:133.65:58-0.26:23-0.37:075:42Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:463.812:593.27:000.17:18-0.17:065:43Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:373.71:462.98:030.38:120.07:055:44Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:303.62:372.79:020.49:050.17:045:45Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:283.53:332.79:550.49:560.07:035:46Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:273.54:312.710:440.410:430.07:035:47Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:203.65:242.811:290.311:29-0.17:025:48Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:073.76:113.012:130.27:015:49Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:503.96:553.112:15-0.212:560.17:005:50New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:313.97:373.21:00-0.31:380.06:595:51New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:103.98:183.31:42-0.42:16-0.26:585:52New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:483.98:593.32:23-0.42:52-0.26:575:53New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:253.89:403.43:01-0.33:27-0.36:565:54Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:033.610:223.43:38-0.24:01-0.36:555:55Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:433.511:073.44:180.04:37-0.26:545:56Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:263.311:553.55:030.15:19-0.26:535:57Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:143.26:010.36:11-0.16:525:58First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:473.61:063.17:100.37:14-0.16:505:58First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:423.72:043.08:210.38:21-0.26:495:59First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:453.93:103.09:280.19:26-0.36:486:00Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:554.14:193.210:28-0.210:27-0.66:476:01Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:014.45:233.411:25-0.411:26-0.86:466:02Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:004.66:203.712:19-0.66:456:03Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:544.87:134.012:24-1.01:12-0.86:436:04Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:444.88:044.21:19-1.22:01-0.96:426:05Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:334.78:544.32:13-1.22:47-0.96:416:06Full Moon28Mon
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 6:30 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 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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