Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 6:50 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 52m at 12:51 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:293.610:534.84:27-0.14:19-0.16:038:26Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:253.711:464.75:14-0.25:110.06:038:26Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:223.86:04-0.26:080.16:038:26Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:404.61:184.16:58-0.17:130.36:048:26First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:324.42:114.37:54-0.28:220.36:048:26First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:224.13:054.58:49-0.29:270.36:058:26First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:143.94:014.69:41-0.310:270.36:058:26Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:093.74:594.810:32-0.311:230.36:068:25Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:063.55:564.911:21-0.36:078:25Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:033.46:484.912:150.312:10-0.26:078:25Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:563.47:374.91:060.312:58-0.16:088:25Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:453.48:234.81:570.31:480.06:088:24Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:333.49:094.62:450.32:360.16:098:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:213.49:544.53:290.33:220.26:108:23Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:083.410:394.34:100.44:050.46:108:23Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:573.411:234.14:490.44:460.66:118:23Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:463.45:270.55:290.76:118:22Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:084.012:343.56:070.66:170.96:128:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:513.81:213.66:490.67:131.16:138:21Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:333.72:063.77:350.68:151.16:138:21Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:153.52:513.98:230.59:141.16:148:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:583.43:394.19:120.410:101.06:158:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:473.34:324.210:000.311:010.86:158:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:413.35:264.510:490.211:520.66:168:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:393.36:194.711:380.16:178:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:343.57:104.912:430.412:290.06:188:17Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:273.68:005.11:350.31:23-0.16:188:16New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:203.78:505.12:270.12:18-0.26:198:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:143.99:415.13:17-0.13:13-0.36:208:14New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:094.110:345.04:06-0.24:06-0.26:208:14Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:064.211:274.84:53-0.35:00-0.16:218:13Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 3:50 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 32% 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 (32% 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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