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 5h 04m 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 - Nov 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:284.34:014.79:500.410:190.36:305:18Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:304.54:574.610:470.311:060.16:315:17Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:264.85:484.511:410.311:520.06:325:16Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:175.06:354.412:340.36:335:16Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:055.17:214.212:380.01:260.36:345:15Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:515.18:064.11:230.12:140.46:355:14Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:365.08:513.92:070.22:590.56:365:13Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:224.89:373.72:480.33:410.76:375:12Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:094.610:243.63:280.54:220.96:385:11Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:574.411:123.44:070.65:061.16:395:11Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:464.24:500.85:561.36:405:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:013.412:334.15:401.06:511.36:405:09Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:493.41:184.06:411.17:451.26:415:08Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:383.52:043.97:441.18:351.16:425:08Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:293.62:523.88:441.09:200.96:435:07Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:253.83:433.89:380.910:030.76:445:07Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:214.04:353.810:300.810:450.46:455:06Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:134.35:233.811:200.611:280.36:465:05Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:004.66:103.812:100.56:475:05New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:464.86:563.812:130.11:020.36:485:04New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:325.07:433.812:590.01:520.26:495:04New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:215.08:323.71:47-0.12:420.16:505:04New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:115.19:253.72:35-0.13:300.16:515:03Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:055.010:213.63:24-0.14:190.26:525:03Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:014.911:193.74:150.05:130.36:535:02Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:574.85:120.16:110.36:545:02First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:173.712:504.66:190.37:120.36:555:02First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:143.91:434.47:290.38:100.26:555:02First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:114.02:374.28:370.39:030.16:565:01First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:114.23:334.09:380.39:52-0.16:575:01Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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