Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 4:06 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 45m at 10:07 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:073.66:454.612:141.112:050.66:447:37Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:583.87:284.712:580.912:530.56:457:36New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:454.08:094.71:430.81:420.56:457:35New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:324.18:504.72:270.62:320.56:467:33New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:194.39:324.63:090.43:200.56:477:32New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:064.510:164.53:490.34:080.66:477:31Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:564.611:044.34:290.34:560.66:487:29Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:494.711:564.15:100.35:490.86:497:28Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:434.95:560.36:490.96:507:26First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:514.01:375.06:500.47:561.06:507:25First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:453.92:325.17:530.59:020.96:517:24First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:403.83:305.18:590.510:040.86:527:22First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:393.84:325.110:020.411:010.76:527:21Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:433.95:345.211:020.311:530.66:537:19Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:474.16:305.211:580.26:547:18Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:444.37:205.212:430.512:520.26:547:17Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:364.58:075.11:310.41:460.36:557:15Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:264.68:514.92:180.42:380.46:567:14Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:134.79:354.73:020.43:270.56:577:12Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:004.710:184.43:420.44:120.76:577:11Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:464.711:024.14:200.54:550.96:587:10Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:334.611:483.94:560.75:381.16:597:08Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:204.55:330.86:261.36:597:07Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:343.71:084.46:141.07:201.57:007:05Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:203.61:554.47:031.18:191.67:017:04Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:063.62:424.48:011.19:161.67:017:02Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:533.63:334.49:011.110:071.57:027:01Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:443.64:264.49:571.010:551.37:037:00Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:413.75:204.510:490.911:391.17:046:58Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:383.96:094.611:400.87:046:57Waning Crescent30Tue
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 1:06 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 7% 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 (7% 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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