Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:07 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 9:43 pm (5.2 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 - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:584.410:183.93:34-1.04:04-0.87:085:40Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:454.011:093.84:23-0.74:46-0.67:075:41Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:313.611:593.75:14-0.35:30-0.47:075:42Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:163.36:100.16:17-0.17:065:43First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:483.61:013.07:120.47:090.07:055:44First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:373.51:482.78:140.68:030.27:045:45First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:293.42:392.69:120.68:570.27:035:46First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:283.33:362.510:040.69:500.17:035:47Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:303.44:362.610:520.510:400.07:025:48Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:253.55:302.811:370.411:28-0.17:015:49Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:123.76:173.012:210.37:005:50Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:543.87:023.112:15-0.21:040.16:595:51Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:333.87:443.31:01-0.31:440.06:585:52Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:103.88:263.41:45-0.42:22-0.26:575:53Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:463.89:073.52:26-0.42:57-0.36:565:54Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:223.79:493.53:05-0.33:30-0.36:555:55Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:003.510:333.63:45-0.24:04-0.36:545:56Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:413.411:203.74:28-0.14:41-0.36:535:57Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:283.25:180.15:24-0.26:515:58Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:113.812:193.06:200.26:21-0.16:505:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:053.81:152.97:320.37:30-0.16:495:59Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:043.92:172.98:420.28:41-0.16:486:00Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:114.03:272.99:470.19:47-0.36:476:01Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:224.24:383.110:46-0.210:49-0.66:466:02Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:254.45:403.411:41-0.411:47-0.86:456:03Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:214.66:353.712:34-0.56:436:04New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:114.77:264.012:44-0.91:23-0.76:426:05New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:594.68:154.21:38-1.02:09-0.86:416:06New Moon28Sat
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 12:55 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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