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 4h 21m at 8:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:393.83:194.88:510.59:580.96:447:38Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:353.84:195.09:510.310:560.76:447:36Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:393.95:215.210:500.111:510.46:457:35Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:434.16:215.411:480.06:467:34Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:424.37:175.512:440.212:45-0.26:477:32New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:394.68:105.51:380.11:43-0.26:477:31New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:344.89:025.42:31-0.12:41-0.36:487:30New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:295.09:535.23:21-0.13:37-0.26:497:28New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:235.110:454.94:08-0.14:300.06:497:27Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:185.111:364.64:530.05:220.36:507:25Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:125.05:390.26:170.66:517:24Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:264.31:054.96:280.47:160.96:517:23First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:154.01:554.87:210.68:171.16:527:21First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:023.82:444.78:170.89:141.26:537:20First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:493.73:344.69:110.910:061.36:547:18First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:383.64:264.510:030.910:521.26:547:17Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:313.65:194.510:510.811:351.26:557:16Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:253.76:094.611:370.86:567:14Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:163.96:544.612:171.112:220.86:567:13Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:044.07:364.612:581.01:070.76:577:11Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:494.28:164.61:400.91:540.86:587:10Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:334.38:554.52:220.72:400.86:587:08Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:164.49:354.43:020.63:240.86:597:07Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:004.410:164.23:400.64:060.97:007:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:444.510:594.14:170.64:481.07:017:04Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:314.511:464.04:540.65:341.17:017:03Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:214.65:350.66:271.27:027:01Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:373.91:124.76:230.77:301.27:037:00Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:293.92:044.87:230.78:361.17:036:59Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:233.92:594.98:300.79:390.97:046:57Third Quarter30Fri
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 12:03 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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