Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 8:51 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - May 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:523.69:134.52:530.22:470.06:207:55New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:333.59:544.53:350.13:260.06:197:56New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:153.410:364.44:150.24:040.16:187:56Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:023.311:234.44:570.24:440.16:187:57Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:533.35:430.35:280.36:177:58Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:154.312:473.36:360.46:230.46:167:59Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:094.31:423.47:370.47:320.56:158:00First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:044.32:383.58:410.38:450.46:148:00First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:004.33:373.89:400.19:530.26:138:01First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:004.24:404.110:34-0.110:560.06:128:02Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:034.25:414.411:25-0.311:54-0.26:118:03Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:024.26:374.812:14-0.46:118:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:564.27:295.112:51-0.31:03-0.56:108:04Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:474.18:185.21:46-0.41:52-0.56:098:05Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:363.99:075.22:40-0.42:40-0.56:088:06Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:253.89:565.13:30-0.33:27-0.36:088:06Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:143.610:464.84:17-0.24:12-0.16:078:07Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:043.411:364.55:030.14:560.16:068:08Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:553.35:480.35:410.46:068:09Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:264.312:463.26:370.66:330.76:058:09Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:154.01:353.27:300.77:330.96:048:10Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:023.82:233.38:240.88:370.96:048:11Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:493.73:123.49:140.79:360.96:038:12Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:373.64:053.510:000.610:300.86:038:12Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:283.54:593.710:420.511:190.76:028:13Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:193.45:514.011:240.36:028:14Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:083.46:384.212:070.512:050.26:018:14Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:543.47:224.412:540.412:460.16:018:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:383.48:054.61:410.31:300.06:018:16New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:223.48:474.72:280.22:150.06:008:16New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:073.49:314.73:140.13:000.06:008:17New Moon31Thu
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 11:40 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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