Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 17m at 4:07 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:07 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Jan 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:395.18:543.72:06-1.02:59-0.77:175:12New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:325.09:493.72:59-1.03:46-0.77:175:12Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:244.710:443.73:51-0.94:33-0.67:175:13Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:164.411:383.74:44-0.65:22-0.47:175:14Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:054.05:41-0.26:13-0.27:175:15First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:313.712:523.66:440.17:06-0.17:175:16First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:223.71:383.37:490.37:580.07:175:17First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:143.62:263.08:510.48:480.07:175:17First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:093.63:182.89:460.59:350.07:175:18Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:073.64:142.710:350.510:210.07:175:19Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:023.75:072.711:210.411:06-0.17:175:20Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:503.85:562.812:060.47:175:21Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:353.86:412.912:500.37:175:22Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:173.97:243.012:37-0.21:330.27:175:23Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:573.98:063.11:22-0.32:130.17:165:24Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:363.98:483.12:04-0.32:500.07:165:25Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:143.89:313.12:43-0.33:250.07:165:26Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:513.710:153.13:21-0.23:59-0.17:165:27Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:293.611:013.24:00-0.14:34-0.17:155:28Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:093.411:483.34:420.15:13-0.17:155:28Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:533.35:340.26:00-0.17:145:29Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:373.412:413.16:400.36:56-0.17:145:30Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:283.61:343.07:520.37:58-0.17:145:31Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:263.82:352.99:010.29:01-0.37:135:32Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:324.03:452.910:040.010:02-0.57:135:33Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:404.34:543.011:04-0.311:02-0.77:125:34Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:414.65:553.212:01-0.57:115:35Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:374.86:513.512:00-0.912:56-0.77:115:36New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:304.97:443.712:57-1.11:48-0.87:105:37New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:214.98:363.81:53-1.22:37-0.97:105:38New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:104.79:273.92:45-1.23:21-0.97:095:39Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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