Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:37 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 2:19 am (3.7 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 - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:183.612:283.16:220.36:300.16:396:07Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:093.71:213.17:290.37:380.16:386:08Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:053.82:203.18:360.28:46-0.16:366:09Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:083.93:273.29:380.09:49-0.36:356:09Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:154.14:353.510:35-0.310:49-0.66:346:10Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:164.45:363.911:30-0.611:46-0.96:336:11Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:124.76:314.212:23-0.86:316:12New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:044.87:244.512:43-1.11:15-1.06:306:13New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:544.88:154.71:38-1.22:04-1.16:296:14New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:444.79:074.72:31-1.22:51-1.16:276:14Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:344.59:584.73:21-1.13:37-1.06:266:15Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:244.210:514.54:10-0.84:22-0.76:256:16Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:143.911:434.35:02-0.45:10-0.46:236:17Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:043.65:570.06:03-0.16:226:18First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:354.012:543.46:580.37:010.26:216:18First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:263.81:443.28:000.58:020.36:196:19First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:203.62:373.18:580.69:000.36:186:20First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:173.53:353.19:490.59:530.36:176:21Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:153.54:323.310:340.510:410.26:156:22Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:083.65:243.511:170.411:270.16:146:22Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:543.76:103.711:590.26:126:23Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:353.86:533.912:130.012:400.16:116:24Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:153.87:344.012:57-0.11:190.06:106:25Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:533.88:154.11:40-0.21:58-0.16:086:25Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:313.88:554.12:21-0.22:34-0.16:076:26Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:093.79:354.13:00-0.13:09-0.16:066:27Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:483.610:174.03:39-0.13:44-0.16:046:28Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:313.511:034.04:190.14:220.06:036:28Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:183.411:534.05:050.25:060.26:016:29Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:103.36:010.36:040.36:006:30Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:454.01:053.47:060.37:150.35:596:31Third Quarter31Mon
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 5:28 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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