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 4h 08m 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 - Oct 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:374.16:104.711:470.77:056:55Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:304.46:574.812:190.612:380.67:066:54Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:204.77:434.81:040.41:310.57:076:53Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:085.08:294.71:500.22:250.47:076:51Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:585.29:184.62:370.13:180.37:086:50Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:495.310:094.43:240.04:100.37:096:49Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:445.411:044.34:100.05:020.57:106:47Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:415.34:590.15:570.67:106:46Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:014.112:405.35:520.36:590.87:116:45Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:584.11:385.26:530.48:050.97:126:43Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:554.12:345.08:010.59:080.97:136:42Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:514.13:304.99:080.610:050.87:136:41Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:494.24:274.710:100.510:550.77:146:40Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:494.35:234.611:050.511:410.67:156:38Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:474.56:124.511:570.67:166:37Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:384.66:574.512:240.612:450.67:176:36Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:244.87:394.31:050.51:330.77:176:35New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:074.88:194.21:460.52:190.77:186:33New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:494.88:594.12:260.63:030.87:196:32New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:314.89:403.93:050.63:440.87:206:31Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:154.710:223.83:420.74:231.07:216:30Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:004.611:073.74:180.85:021.17:226:29Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:474.411:543.64:540.95:441.27:236:27Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:354.35:331.06:321.47:236:26Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:423.51:224.36:201.17:271.47:246:25First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:313.52:084.37:201.28:251.37:256:24First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:193.62:554.38:271.29:191.17:266:23First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:113.72:444.38:301.09:090.96:275:22First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:074.03:374.39:280.99:570.66:285:21Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:064.34:324.410:230.710:430.36:295:20Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:024.65:254.411:170.511:300.16:305:19Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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