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 : 9:31 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 07m at 3:11 am (3.6 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 - Jul 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:023.411:124.04:450.34:410.46:028:27Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:513.511:564.05:240.25:250.66:038:26Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:393.66:060.26:160.76:038:26Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:423.91:273.86:530.27:170.76:048:26First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:283.82:154.07:470.18:230.76:048:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:173.83:064.38:420.09:270.56:058:26First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:103.84:024.69:38-0.210:280.36:058:26Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:093.75:024.810:33-0.311:250.06:068:26Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:133.76:015.111:28-0.56:068:25Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:153.86:585.312:21-0.212:23-0.66:078:25Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:144.07:525.41:17-0.31:20-0.76:078:25Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:104.18:465.42:13-0.42:17-0.76:088:24Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:074.29:405.33:07-0.53:14-0.66:098:24Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:034.210:325.13:58-0.54:08-0.46:098:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:594.211:244.84:46-0.55:00-0.26:108:23Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:544.25:33-0.35:540.16:108:23Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:154.512:484.26:21-0.16:510.46:118:22Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:044.21:384.27:120.07:520.76:128:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:503.92:264.28:030.28:510.86:128:21Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:343.73:134.28:520.29:450.86:138:21Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:203.54:024.29:400.310:340.86:148:20Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:093.44:544.210:250.311:200.86:148:20Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:013.45:454.311:090.26:158:19Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:533.46:324.412:030.711:53 AM0.26:168:18Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:423.57:174.412:470.712:380.26:168:18New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:303.57:594.51:310.61:240.26:178:17New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:163.68:414.42:160.52:100.36:188:16New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:023.79:214.42:590.42:560.36:198:16New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:483.710:024.33:400.33:400.46:198:15Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:353.810:444.24:180.24:240.56:208:14Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:243.911:294.14:570.25:090.66:218:13Waxing 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 6:21 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 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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