34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

72°
H -°
L 47°
N
15mph
High tide
4:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:03 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 4:47 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1893

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:364.711:504.04:540.25:450.95:446:37Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:304.95:460.36:520.95:456:35Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:433.91:245.06:460.47:590.95:466:34Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:383.82:225.07:500.39:020.85:466:33Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:363.83:245.18:530.39:590.75:476:31Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:393.94:275.19:520.210:530.65:486:30Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:424.05:255.210:490.111:440.55:486:28Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:404.26:165.211:440.15:496:27New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:334.47:045.112:330.412:380.25:506:26New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:244.57:494.91:210.41:300.35:506:24New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:124.68:334.72:060.42:200.45:516:23New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:004.69:164.42:460.43:060.65:526:21Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:474.69:594.23:240.53:490.85:536:20Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:344.610:443.94:000.64:331.05:536:19Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:224.511:293.74:370.85:201.25:546:17Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:094.55:171.06:131.45:556:16First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:143.612:564.46:051.17:111.55:556:14First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:593.51:434.47:011.18:081.55:566:13First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:453.52:344.48:001.19:011.45:576:12First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:353.53:274.48:561.09:491.35:586:10Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:323.64:214.59:480.910:351.15:586:09Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:303.85:114.710:380.811:200.95:596:07Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:244.05:564.811:270.76:006:06Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:134.36:404.812:040.712:170.66:006:05Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:004.57:234.812:480.51:090.56:016:03Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:474.88:074.71:330.32:000.56:026:02Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:354.98:544.52:160.22:500.56:036:00Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:265.19:444.42:590.13:400.56:035:59Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:205.110:384.23:430.24:330.76:045:58Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:165.211:354.04:300.35:320.86:055:56Waning Gibbous30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658145)

Common Questions About Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides

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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 78% 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 Waxing Gibbous (78% 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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