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 : in 1h 02m at 3:11 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:403.71:294.06:440.47:241.06:218:13First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:253.62:154.27:340.48:301.06:228:12First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:123.53:054.48:300.39:340.86:238:11First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:053.54:004.79:280.210:340.66:248:10Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:053.55:024.910:250.111:310.46:248:09Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:113.56:035.211:23-0.16:258:08Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:153.77:015.412:260.212:20-0.26:268:07Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:143.97:555.51:220.11:19-0.36:278:06Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:114.18:495.42:17-0.12:18-0.46:278:05Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:084.39:415.33:09-0.23:16-0.36:288:04Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:044.410:335.03:58-0.34:11-0.26:298:03Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:014.511:244.74:44-0.25:050.06:298:02Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:564.65:29-0.16:000.36:308:01Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:144.412:504.66:150.17:000.76:318:00Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:034.11:414.67:050.28:030.96:327:59Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:493.82:294.67:560.49:041.16:327:58Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:353.63:184.58:490.59:581.16:337:56Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:223.44:104.49:390.610:471.16:347:55Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:123.45:044.410:280.611:311.16:357:54Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:063.45:564.411:140.66:357:53Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:003.46:434.412:141.112:000.56:367:52Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:493.67:264.512:561.012:450.56:377:50New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:363.78:064.51:390.91:320.66:377:49New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:213.88:464.42:220.82:180.66:387:48New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:073.99:244.43:020.73:040.76:397:47New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:524.010:024.23:390.63:470.76:407:45Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:374.010:414.14:150.54:290.86:407:44Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:244.111:243.94:490.55:131.06:417:43Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:124.35:260.56:021.16:427:42Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:113.81:004.46:080.67:011.16:427:40First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:013.71:504.66:590.68:081.16:437:39First Quarter31Mon
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 6:27 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 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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