Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 36m at 6:26 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:034.45:40-0.25:570.16:228:12Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:204.61:004.66:31-0.27:000.36:238:11First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:124.31:534.77:26-0.18:070.56:238:10First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:024.12:474.88:22-0.19:120.66:248:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:533.83:414.89:170.010:120.66:258:08First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:463.64:384.810:100.011:060.66:268:07Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:423.55:354.811:000.111:560.66:268:06Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:393.56:284.811:490.16:278:05Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:323.57:154.712:430.712:370.26:288:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:213.68:004.71:300.71:250.36:288:03Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:083.68:434.62:150.72:120.46:298:02Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:533.79:254.52:580.62:580.56:308:01Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:393.710:064.43:380.63:400.66:318:00Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:253.710:484.24:150.64:210.76:317:59Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:123.811:304.04:500.65:020.96:327:58Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:593.85:250.65:451.16:337:57Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:133.912:463.96:030.76:361.26:347:56Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:563.71:314.06:450.77:351.36:347:54Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:393.62:164.27:340.78:371.36:357:53Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:233.53:024.38:280.79:361.26:367:52Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:113.53:554.59:240.610:311.06:367:51Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:073.54:524.710:190.411:240.86:377:50Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:083.65:504.911:130.26:387:48Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:083.86:445.112:150.612:080.16:397:47Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:044.07:365.31:070.31:03-0.16:397:46New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:584.38:285.42:000.12:00-0.26:407:45New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:534.59:195.32:510.02:57-0.26:417:43New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:484.710:115.23:40-0.23:53-0.26:417:42Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:444.911:044.94:26-0.24:470.06:427:41Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:415.011:584.65:13-0.25:430.26:437:39Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:375.16:020.06:430.56:447:38Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 9:38 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 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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