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 : 8:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 2:30 am (3.5 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 - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:114.54:394.810:240.210:580.16:305:18Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:104.85:344.811:200.111:460.06:315:17Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:045.16:244.712:150.06:325:16New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:555.27:124.612:34-0.11:090.06:335:16New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:445.37:594.41:22-0.12:010.16:345:15New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:325.28:464.22:080.02:490.26:355:14New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:205.19:333.92:510.13:340.46:365:13Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:094.910:213.73:330.34:180.66:375:12Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:584.711:103.64:140.55:040.96:385:11Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:474.511:593.54:580.85:541.16:395:11First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:344.35:490.96:481.26:395:10First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:463.51:214.26:481.17:431.26:405:09First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:343.52:084.07:491.18:331.16:415:08First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:243.52:574.08:461.09:190.96:425:08First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:193.73:493.99:390.910:030.76:435:07Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:153.94:403.910:290.810:450.56:445:07Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:084.15:273.911:180.711:270.36:455:06Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:554.46:124.012:060.66:465:05Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:404.66:563.912:110.212:550.46:475:05Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:244.77:403.912:550.01:440.36:485:04Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:094.88:263.81:400.02:310.26:495:04Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:564.99:153.82:25-0.13:180.26:505:04Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:464.910:083.73:10-0.14:050.26:515:03Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:394.811:043.73:570.04:560.36:525:03Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:344.74:490.15:530.36:535:02Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:003.712:294.75:510.26:550.36:545:02Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:573.81:224.57:000.37:550.26:555:02Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:534.02:174.48:080.38:520.16:555:02Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:524.13:154.29:130.29:44-0.16:565:01Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:544.34:144.110:120.110:33-0.26:575:01Waning Crescent30Wed
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 5:41 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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