Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 4:59 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 11:03 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:573.43:122.99:270.69:250.27:175:12Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:543.54:082.810:190.510:110.07:175:13Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:503.75:022.911:080.410:58-0.17:175:14Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:403.95:523.011:570.211:45-0.37:175:14Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:274.16:393.112:450.17:175:15Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:124.37:253.212:33-0.41:32-0.17:175:16Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:564.48:113.31:22-0.52:18-0.37:175:17Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:404.48:583.32:09-0.63:01-0.47:175:18Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:264.49:483.42:55-0.73:44-0.57:175:19Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:134.310:413.53:41-0.64:28-0.57:175:20Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:034.111:353.64:31-0.55:15-0.47:175:20Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:533.95:27-0.36:08-0.47:175:21Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:303.712:453.76:33-0.17:05-0.47:175:22Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:253.81:373.47:440.08:04-0.47:175:23Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:234.02:343.28:520.09:02-0.47:165:24Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:264.13:373.09:550.09:58-0.57:165:25Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:314.24:423.010:53-0.110:53-0.67:165:26Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:314.35:403.111:47-0.211:46-0.67:155:27Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:244.46:323.212:40-0.27:155:28New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:134.47:203.212:38-0.61:29-0.37:155:29New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:584.38:063.31:28-0.62:14-0.37:145:30New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:424.28:503.32:14-0.62:54-0.37:145:31New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:244.19:343.22:56-0.53:31-0.27:135:32Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:053.810:193.23:35-0.34:06-0.17:135:33Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:463.611:043.24:14-0.14:420.07:125:34Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:283.411:493.24:550.15:190.17:125:35Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:093.15:430.46:000.27:115:36First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:353.212:512.96:410.66:490.27:115:37First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:223.21:362.87:450.67:430.27:105:38First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:123.32:262.68:470.68:390.17:095:39First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:103.43:242.69:440.59:340.07:095:40Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 2:01 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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