Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 10m at 4:07 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:304.26:544.712:230.912:290.77:056:56Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:194.47:374.71:060.71:200.67:066:54New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:054.78:214.71:500.52:120.57:076:53New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:524.99:054.62:340.33:030.47:076:51New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:415.19:534.43:180.23:530.47:086:50Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:325.210:444.34:020.24:440.57:096:49Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:275.211:394.14:460.25:370.67:106:47Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:245.25:350.36:350.87:106:46Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:374.01:215.26:320.57:410.97:116:45First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:343.92:185.17:390.68:470.97:126:43First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:303.93:155.18:480.69:480.97:136:42First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:294.04:145.09:530.510:420.77:136:41Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:314.15:144.910:530.511:310.67:146:40Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:334.36:074.811:470.47:156:38Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:284.56:554.812:170.512:390.57:166:37Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:174.77:394.61:010.51:290.57:176:36Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:034.88:214.51:440.42:180.67:176:35Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:464.89:024.32:260.43:040.77:186:33Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:294.89:444.13:050.53:470.87:196:32Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:124.710:273.93:430.64:270.97:206:31Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:564.611:123.74:190.75:071.17:216:30Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:434.511:593.64:550.85:491.37:226:29Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:314.45:331.06:371.47:226:27Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:463.51:194.36:181.17:331.57:236:26Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:343.52:064.27:161.28:321.57:246:25Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:223.51:534.27:211.28:271.36:255:24Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:133.62:434.28:231.19:161.16:265:23Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:083.83:354.39:200.910:010.86:275:22Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:064.04:284.310:140.810:460.66:285:21Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:014.35:184.411:060.611:300.36:295:20Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:524.76:064.411:590.46:305:19New Moon31Fri
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 7:07 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 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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