Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:35 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 3:58 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:534.15:224.711:030.611:420.67:056:55Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:504.46:144.811:560.47:066:54Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:434.87:044.912:290.412:490.37:076:53New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:345.17:534.91:170.21:440.27:076:51New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:255.38:434.92:070.02:390.17:086:50New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:185.59:354.82:56-0.13:330.07:096:49New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:125.610:294.63:45-0.24:250.17:106:47Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:085.511:254.54:34-0.15:180.37:106:46Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:065.55:260.06:150.57:116:45Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:224.41:035.36:220.27:170.77:126:43First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:194.31:595.27:260.48:200.87:136:42First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:134.22:525.08:320.59:200.87:146:41First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:084.23:474.89:350.610:130.77:146:39Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:054.34:424.710:320.611:010.77:156:38Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:034.35:344.611:230.611:450.67:166:37Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:574.56:224.512:110.67:176:36Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:454.67:064.412:270.612:570.77:186:34Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:294.77:474.41:090.61:420.77:186:33Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:124.78:284.31:500.52:270.87:196:32Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:534.79:094.22:300.53:090.87:206:31Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:364.79:514.03:100.63:500.97:216:30Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:184.610:353.93:470.64:290.97:226:29Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:034.511:203.84:240.75:081.17:236:27Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:494.45:020.85:501.27:236:26Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:083.712:364.35:430.96:391.27:246:25Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:563.71:224.36:321.07:351.27:256:24Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:443.72:074.37:331.08:321.17:266:23Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:333.82:554.48:381.09:270.97:276:22Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:254.03:474.49:400.810:190.67:286:21Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:234.33:444.59:380.610:090.46:295:20Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:224.64:424.510:340.410:580.16:305:19Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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