Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 7:17 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 1:17 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:284.89:565.23:20-0.23:39-0.26:447:37Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:235.010:474.94:07-0.24:330.06:457:36Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:195.011:394.64:52-0.15:270.36:457:35Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:145.05:380.06:250.66:467:33Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:304.21:085.06:270.37:270.96:477:32Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:204.01:594.87:200.58:301.16:487:31Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:083.82:494.78:170.79:291.26:487:29Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:563.63:414.69:130.710:211.36:497:28Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:463.64:364.510:050.811:071.36:507:26Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:413.65:294.510:540.811:501.26:507:25Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:353.76:184.511:400.76:517:24Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:263.87:014.512:311.112:260.76:527:22Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:134.07:414.51:121.01:110.76:527:21New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:584.18:204.51:530.91:570.76:537:19New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:424.28:584.42:320.82:430.86:547:18New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:254.39:364.33:100.73:260.96:547:17New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:094.310:154.13:460.74:080.96:557:15Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:534.410:563.94:200.74:501.06:567:14Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:404.411:413.84:550.75:351.16:577:12Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:284.55:330.86:271.26:577:11Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:313.71:184.66:190.87:291.36:587:09First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:233.72:094.77:190.98:351.26:597:08First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:163.73:034.98:270.89:381.06:597:07First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:143.84:025.09:340.610:350.87:007:05Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:173.95:055.210:360.411:290.57:017:04Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:234.26:045.311:350.27:027:02Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:234.56:585.412:210.312:330.17:027:01Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:194.97:505.41:110.11:310.07:037:00Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:135.18:405.22:010.02:280.07:046:58Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:065.39:295.02:50-0.13:240.17:046:57Full Moon30Sat
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 4:17 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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