Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:18 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 6:18 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:113.65:594.611:220.66:447:37Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:073.86:464.712:090.912:110.56:457:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:584.07:304.812:540.71:000.56:457:35Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:464.28:134.81:390.51:510.46:467:33Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:334.48:564.72:240.32:430.46:477:32Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:224.69:414.63:080.23:330.46:477:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:124.810:304.53:510.14:230.56:487:29Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:054.911:224.34:340.15:140.66:497:28Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:005.05:190.16:100.76:507:26Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:174.112:575.06:100.27:140.96:507:25Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:124.01:535.17:090.38:220.96:517:24Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:073.92:495.18:150.49:260.96:527:22Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:033.93:485.09:200.410:250.86:527:21Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:034.04:495.010:210.311:180.76:537:19Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:054.15:485.011:180.36:547:18Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:044.36:394.912:060.612:110.36:547:17Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:584.57:264.912:530.51:030.36:557:15New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:474.68:094.71:390.51:530.46:567:14New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:334.78:514.62:220.52:420.56:577:12New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:184.79:324.43:030.53:270.76:577:11New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:034.710:144.23:420.54:100.86:587:09Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:484.610:574.04:180.74:511.06:597:08Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:354.511:423.84:530.85:321.26:597:07Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:234.55:290.96:181.47:007:05Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:283.71:114.46:111.17:121.57:017:04First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:143.61:584.47:031.18:111.67:017:02First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:013.62:464.48:041.29:081.57:027:01First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:493.63:354.49:051.110:001.37:037:00First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:413.74:284.510:021.010:481.17:046:58Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:393.95:204.610:550.811:340.97:046:57Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 9:18 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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