Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 52m at 9:34 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:11 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:273.65:373.011:390.211:37-0.37:085:40Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:133.76:233.212:230.17:085:41Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:553.87:073.312:22-0.31:050.07:075:42Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:353.97:503.41:07-0.41:46-0.27:065:43Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:143.98:313.51:49-0.52:24-0.37:055:44Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:513.89:133.52:30-0.43:00-0.47:045:45Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:293.79:553.53:09-0.43:35-0.47:045:46Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:073.610:393.53:48-0.34:11-0.37:035:47Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:493.511:253.54:29-0.24:49-0.37:025:48Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:343.35:170.05:35-0.27:015:49Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:153.612:243.36:180.16:33-0.27:005:50Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:073.71:183.27:260.17:39-0.26:595:51Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:043.82:183.18:340.08:46-0.36:585:52Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:084.03:253.29:38-0.29:48-0.56:575:53Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:154.24:343.410:37-0.410:48-0.86:565:54Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:184.55:363.711:33-0.611:46-1.06:555:55Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:144.76:324.012:27-0.96:545:56New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:074.87:254.212:42-1.21:19-1.06:535:56New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:574.88:164.31:37-1.22:08-1.16:525:57New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:454.69:064.42:29-1.22:54-1.16:515:58Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:334.49:554.33:17-1.13:37-1.06:495:59Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:204.110:454.14:04-0.84:20-0.76:486:00Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:073.811:343.94:52-0.45:03-0.46:476:01Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:543.55:430.05:51-0.16:466:02First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:233.712:403.26:390.36:430.16:456:03First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:123.61:273.07:390.57:410.26:446:04First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:023.42:182.98:380.68:370.36:426:05First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:583.43:132.99:310.69:310.26:416:05Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:573.44:123.010:200.510:220.16:406:06Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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 12:22 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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