Name: Wrightsville Beach Tides – Sep 2023
Start: 2023-09-01T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-09-30T23:59:59-07:00
Location: Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) September 1, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Friday, September 1, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 1st, the sunrise is 6:44am-7:37pm and the tide times are L 2:50am -0'5" H 8:51am 5'2" L 3:12pm -0'4" H 9:18pm 5'4" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) September 2, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Saturday, September 2, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 2nd, the sunrise is 6:45am-7:36pm and the tide times are L 3:35am -0'5" H 9:44am 5'3" L 4:03pm -0'2" H 10:10pm 5'0" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) September 3, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Sunday, September 3, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 3rd, the sunrise is 6:45am-7:34pm and the tide times are L 4:19am -0'3" H 10:38am 5'3" L 4:55pm 0'1" H 11:02pm 4'8" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Mon) September 4, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Monday, September 4, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 4th, the sunrise is 6:46am-7:33pm and the tide times are L 5:04am -0'0" H 11:32am 5'2" L 5:53pm 0'6" H 11:55pm 4'4" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Tue) September 5, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 5th, the sunrise is 6:47am-7:31pm and the tide times are L 5:54am 0'3" H 12:24pm 4'11" L 6:59pm 0'10" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Wed) September 6, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 6th, the sunrise is 6:47am-7:30pm and the tide times are H 12:47am 4'0" L 6:52am 0'7" H 1:17pm 4'9" L 8:09pm 1'1" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Thu) September 7, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Thursday, September 7, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 7th, the sunrise is 6:48am-7:29pm and the tide times are H 1:38am 3'9" L 7:56am 0'9" H 2:11pm 4'6" L 9:13pm 1'2" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) September 8, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Friday, September 8, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 8th, the sunrise is 6:49am-7:27pm and the tide times are H 2:33am 3'6" L 8:57am 0'11" H 3:11pm 4'4" L 10:08pm 1'3" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) September 9, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Saturday, September 9, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 9th, the sunrise is 6:49am-7:26pm and the tide times are H 3:35am 3'6" L 9:53am 0'11" H 4:17pm 4'3" L 10:56pm 1'2" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) September 10, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Sunday, September 10, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 10th, the sunrise is 6:50am-7:25pm and the tide times are H 4:40am 3'7" L 10:43am 0'10" H 5:16pm 4'4" L 11:40pm 1'1" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Mon) September 11, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Monday, September 11, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 11th, the sunrise is 6:51am-7:23pm and the tide times are H 5:35am 3'9" L 11:30am 0'10" H 6:03pm 4'5" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Tue) September 12, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 12th, the sunrise is 6:52am-7:22pm and the tide times are L 12:20am 1'0" H 6:20am 4'0" L 12:15pm 0'9" H 6:43pm 4'6" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Wed) September 13, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 13th, the sunrise is 6:52am-7:20pm and the tide times are L 12:59am 0'10" H 7:01am 4'2" L 12:59pm 0'8" H 7:19pm 4'7" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Thu) September 14, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Thursday, September 14, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 14th, the sunrise is 6:53am-7:19pm and the tide times are L 1:36am 0'8" H 7:39am 4'4" L 1:42pm 0'7" H 7:54pm 4'7" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) September 15, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Friday, September 15, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 15th, the sunrise is 6:54am-7:18pm and the tide times are L 2:12am 0'6" H 8:17am 4'6" L 2:22pm 0'7" H 8:29pm 4'6" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) September 16, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Saturday, September 16, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 16th, the sunrise is 6:54am-7:16pm and the tide times are L 2:45am 0'6" H 8:53am 4'7" L 3:00pm 0'7" H 9:04pm 4'4" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) September 17, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Sunday, September 17, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 17th, the sunrise is 6:55am-7:15pm and the tide times are L 3:16am 0'6" H 9:31am 4'7" L 3:36pm 0'8" H 9:39pm 4'2" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Mon) September 18, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Monday, September 18, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 18th, the sunrise is 6:56am-7:13pm and the tide times are L 3:47am 0'7" H 10:10am 4'7" L 4:14pm 0'9" H 10:18pm 4'0" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Tue) September 19, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 19th, the sunrise is 6:56am-7:12pm and the tide times are L 4:19am 0'8" H 10:52am 4'7" L 4:55pm 0'11" H 11:01pm 3'10" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Wed) September 20, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 20th, the sunrise is 6:57am-7:10pm and the tide times are L 4:54am 0'9" H 11:39am 4'7" L 5:46pm 1'1" H 11:48pm 3'9" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Thu) September 21, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Thursday, September 21, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 21st, the sunrise is 6:58am-7:09pm and the tide times are L 5:39am 0'11" H 12:29pm 4'8" L 6:52pm 1'3" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) September 22, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Friday, September 22, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 22nd, the sunrise is 6:59am-7:08pm and the tide times are H 12:39am 3'8" L 6:43am 0'11" H 1:22pm 4'8" L 8:06pm 1'3" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) September 23, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Saturday, September 23, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 23rd, the sunrise is 6:59am-7:06pm and the tide times are H 1:34am 3'8" L 8:01am 0'11" H 2:21pm 4'9" L 9:12pm 1'1" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) September 24, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Sunday, September 24, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 24th, the sunrise is 7:00am-7:05pm and the tide times are H 2:38am 3'8" L 9:12am 0'9" H 3:29pm 4'10" L 10:11pm 0'10" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Mon) September 25, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Monday, September 25, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 25th, the sunrise is 7:01am-7:03pm and the tide times are H 3:52am 3'11" L 10:15am 0'6" H 4:37pm 5'0" L 11:04pm 0'6" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Tue) September 26, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 26th, the sunrise is 7:01am-7:02pm and the tide times are H 5:02am 4'4" L 11:15am 0'3" H 5:37pm 5'3" L 11:56pm 0'2" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Wed) September 27, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 27th, the sunrise is 7:02am-7:01pm and the tide times are H 6:00am 4'9" L 12:13pm 0'0" H 6:29pm 5'5" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Thu) September 28, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Thursday, September 28, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 28th, the sunrise is 7:03am-6:59pm and the tide times are L 12:46am -0'0" H 6:51am 5'2" L 1:10pm -0'1" H 7:17pm 5'6" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) September 29, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Friday, September 29, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 29th, the sunrise is 7:04am-6:58pm and the tide times are L 1:35am -0'2" H 7:40am 5'6" L 2:05pm -0'2" H 8:05pm 5'4" .

Wrightsville Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) September 30, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tide chart for Saturday, September 30, 2023

Wrightsville Beach tides for Sep 30th, the sunrise is 7:04am-6:56pm and the tide times are L 2:21am -0'3" H 8:28am 5'8" L 2:56pm -0'1" H 8:53pm 5'2" .

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Wrightsville Beach Tide Table for September 2023

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

-	diff	Tides			diff	Tides			diff	Tides			diff	Tides			diff	Sun	Moon
9/1	N/A	L	-0'5"	2:50AM	5'8"	H	5'2"	8:51AM	5'7"	L	-0'4"	3:12PM	5'9"	H	5'4"	9:18PM	5'9"	06:44-19:37	20:53-08:23
9/2	5'9"	L	-0'5"	3:35AM	5'9"	H	5'3"	9:44AM	5'6"	L	-0'2"	4:03PM	5'3"	H	5'0"	10:10PM	5'4"	06:45-19:36	21:23-09:34
9/3	5'4"	L	-0'3"	4:19AM	5'6"	H	5'3"	10:38AM	5'1"	L	0'1"	4:55PM	4'6"	H	4'8"	11:02PM	4'8"	06:45-19:34	21:54-10:43
9/4	4'8"	L	-0'0"	5:04AM	5'2"	H	5'2"	11:32AM	4'7"	L	0'6"	5:53PM	3'10"	H	4'4"	11:55PM	4'0"	06:46-19:33	22:27-11:51
9/5	4'0"	L	0'3"	5:54AM	4'8"	H	4'11"	12:24PM	4'1"	L	0'10"	6:59PM	3'2"	-	-	-	-	06:47-19:31	23:05-12:59
9/6	3'2"	H	4'0"	12:47AM	3'5"	L	0'7"	6:52AM	4'1"	H	4'9"	1:17PM	3'8"	L	1'1"	8:09PM	2'8"	06:47-19:30	23:48-14:04
9/7	2'8"	H	3'9"	1:38AM	2'11"	L	0'9"	7:56AM	3'8"	H	4'6"	2:11PM	3'3"	L	1'2"	9:13PM	2'4"	06:48-19:29	00:00-15:05
9/8	2'4"	H	3'6"	2:33AM	2'7"	L	0'11"	8:57AM	3'5"	H	4'4"	3:11PM	3'1"	L	1'3"	10:08PM	2'3"	06:49-19:27	00:37-16:00
9/9	2'3"	H	3'6"	3:35AM	2'6"	L	0'11"	9:53AM	3'4"	H	4'3"	4:17PM	3'0"	L	1'2"	10:56PM	2'4"	06:49-19:26	01:31-16:47
9/10	2'4"	H	3'7"	4:40AM	2'8"	L	0'10"	10:43AM	3'5"	H	4'4"	5:16PM	3'2"	L	1'1"	11:40PM	2'7"	06:50-19:25	02:28-17:28
9/11	2'7"	H	3'9"	5:35AM	2'11"	L	0'10"	11:30AM	3'7"	H	4'5"	6:03PM	3'5"	-	-	-	-	06:51-19:23	03:27-18:03
9/12	3'5"	L	1'0"	12:20AM	2'11"	H	4'0"	6:20AM	3'3"	L	0'9"	12:15PM	3'9"	H	4'6"	6:43PM	3'8"	06:52-19:22	04:26-18:33
9/13	3'8"	L	0'10"	12:59AM	3'4"	H	4'2"	7:01AM	3'6"	L	0'8"	12:59PM	3'11"	H	4'7"	7:19PM	3'10"	06:52-19:20	05:24-18:59
9/14	3'10"	L	0'8"	1:36AM	3'8"	H	4'4"	7:39AM	3'9"	L	0'7"	1:42PM	3'11"	H	4'7"	7:54PM	4'0"	06:53-19:19	06:21-19:24
9/15	4'0"	L	0'6"	2:12AM	3'11"	H	4'6"	8:17AM	3'10"	L	0'7"	2:22PM	3'11"	H	4'6"	8:29PM	4'0"	06:54-19:18	07:17-19:47
9/16	4'0"	L	0'6"	2:45AM	4'0"	H	4'7"	8:53AM	3'11"	L	0'7"	3:00PM	3'9"	H	4'4"	9:04PM	3'10"	06:54-19:16	08:13-20:11
9/17	3'10"	L	0'6"	3:16AM	4'0"	H	4'7"	9:31AM	3'10"	L	0'8"	3:36PM	3'6"	H	4'2"	9:39PM	3'7"	06:55-19:15	09:10-20:36
9/18	3'7"	L	0'7"	3:47AM	4'0"	H	4'7"	10:10AM	3'9"	L	0'9"	4:14PM	3'2"	H	4'0"	10:18PM	3'4"	06:56-19:13	10:10-21:04
9/19	3'4"	L	0'8"	4:19AM	3'11"	H	4'7"	10:52AM	3'7"	L	0'11"	4:55PM	2'10"	H	3'10"	11:01PM	3'0"	06:56-19:12	11:12-21:36
9/20	3'0"	L	0'9"	4:54AM	3'10"	H	4'7"	11:39AM	3'6"	L	1'1"	5:46PM	2'7"	H	3'9"	11:48PM	2'9"	06:57-19:10	12:16-22:14
9/21	2'9"	L	0'11"	5:39AM	3'9"	H	4'8"	12:29PM	3'5"	L	1'3"	6:52PM	2'4"	-	-	-	-	06:58-19:09	13:22-23:01
9/22	2'4"	H	3'8"	12:39AM	2'8"	L	0'11"	6:43AM	3'9"	H	4'8"	1:22PM	3'5"	L	1'3"	8:06PM	2'4"	06:59-19:08	14:26-23:57
9/23	2'4"	H	3'8"	1:34AM	2'8"	L	0'11"	8:01AM	3'10"	H	4'9"	2:21PM	3'8"	L	1'1"	9:12PM	2'7"	06:59-19:06	15:27-00:00
9/24	2'7"	H	3'8"	2:38AM	2'11"	L	0'9"	9:12AM	4'1"	H	4'10"	3:29PM	4'0"	L	0'10"	10:11PM	3'1"	07:00-19:05	16:20-01:02
9/25	3'1"	H	3'11"	3:52AM	3'5"	L	0'6"	10:15AM	4'6"	H	5'0"	4:37PM	4'6"	L	0'6"	11:04PM	3'9"	07:01-19:03	17:05-02:14
9/26	3'9"	H	4'4"	5:02AM	4'1"	L	0'3"	11:15AM	5'0"	H	5'3"	5:37PM	5'0"	L	0'2"	11:56PM	4'6"	07:01-19:02	17:44-03:29
9/27	4'6"	H	4'9"	6:00AM	4'9"	L	0'0"	12:13PM	5'5"	H	5'5"	6:29PM	5'6"	-	-	-	-	07:02-19:01	18:18-04:43
9/28	5'6"	L	-0'0"	12:46AM	5'3"	H	5'2"	6:51AM	5'4"	L	-0'1"	1:10PM	5'7"	H	5'6"	7:17PM	5'8"	07:03-18:59	18:49-05:57
9/29	5'8"	L	-0'2"	1:35AM	5'9"	H	5'6"	7:40AM	5'8"	L	-0'2"	2:05PM	5'7"	H	5'4"	8:05PM	5'8"	07:04-18:58	19:19-07:09
9/30	5'8"	L	-0'3"	2:21AM	6'0"	H	5'8"	8:28AM	5'10"	L	-0'1"	2:56PM	5'3"	H	5'2"	8:53PM	N/A	07:04-18:56	19:49-08:19

Wrightsville Beach Textual Tide Table for September 2023

Sep 1st (Fri)

the sunrise is 6:44am-7:37pm and the tide times are L 2:50am -0'5" H 8:51am 5'2" L 3:12pm -0'4" H 9:18pm 5'4" .

Sep 2nd (Sat)

the sunrise is 6:45am-7:36pm and the tide times are L 3:35am -0'5" H 9:44am 5'3" L 4:03pm -0'2" H 10:10pm 5'0" .

Sep 3rd (Sun)

the sunrise is 6:45am-7:34pm and the tide times are L 4:19am -0'3" H 10:38am 5'3" L 4:55pm 0'1" H 11:02pm 4'8" .

Sep 4th (Mon)

the sunrise is 6:46am-7:33pm and the tide times are L 5:04am -0'0" H 11:32am 5'2" L 5:53pm 0'6" H 11:55pm 4'4" .

Sep 5th (Tue)

the sunrise is 6:47am-7:31pm and the tide times are L 5:54am 0'3" H 12:24pm 4'11" L 6:59pm 0'10" .

Sep 6th (Wed)

the sunrise is 6:47am-7:30pm and the tide times are H 12:47am 4'0" L 6:52am 0'7" H 1:17pm 4'9" L 8:09pm 1'1" .

Sep 7th (Thu)

the sunrise is 6:48am-7:29pm and the tide times are H 1:38am 3'9" L 7:56am 0'9" H 2:11pm 4'6" L 9:13pm 1'2" .

Sep 8th (Fri)

the sunrise is 6:49am-7:27pm and the tide times are H 2:33am 3'6" L 8:57am 0'11" H 3:11pm 4'4" L 10:08pm 1'3" .

Sep 9th (Sat)

the sunrise is 6:49am-7:26pm and the tide times are H 3:35am 3'6" L 9:53am 0'11" H 4:17pm 4'3" L 10:56pm 1'2" .

Sep 10th (Sun)

the sunrise is 6:50am-7:25pm and the tide times are H 4:40am 3'7" L 10:43am 0'10" H 5:16pm 4'4" L 11:40pm 1'1" .

Sep 11th (Mon)

the sunrise is 6:51am-7:23pm and the tide times are H 5:35am 3'9" L 11:30am 0'10" H 6:03pm 4'5" .

Sep 12th (Tue)

the sunrise is 6:52am-7:22pm and the tide times are L 12:20am 1'0" H 6:20am 4'0" L 12:15pm 0'9" H 6:43pm 4'6" .

Sep 13th (Wed)

the sunrise is 6:52am-7:20pm and the tide times are L 12:59am 0'10" H 7:01am 4'2" L 12:59pm 0'8" H 7:19pm 4'7" .

Sep 14th (Thu)

the sunrise is 6:53am-7:19pm and the tide times are L 1:36am 0'8" H 7:39am 4'4" L 1:42pm 0'7" H 7:54pm 4'7" .

Sep 15th (Fri)

the sunrise is 6:54am-7:18pm and the tide times are L 2:12am 0'6" H 8:17am 4'6" L 2:22pm 0'7" H 8:29pm 4'6" .

Sep 16th (Sat)

the sunrise is 6:54am-7:16pm and the tide times are L 2:45am 0'6" H 8:53am 4'7" L 3:00pm 0'7" H 9:04pm 4'4" .

Sep 17th (Sun)

the sunrise is 6:55am-7:15pm and the tide times are L 3:16am 0'6" H 9:31am 4'7" L 3:36pm 0'8" H 9:39pm 4'2" .

Sep 18th (Mon)

the sunrise is 6:56am-7:13pm and the tide times are L 3:47am 0'7" H 10:10am 4'7" L 4:14pm 0'9" H 10:18pm 4'0" .

Sep 19th (Tue)

the sunrise is 6:56am-7:12pm and the tide times are L 4:19am 0'8" H 10:52am 4'7" L 4:55pm 0'11" H 11:01pm 3'10" .

Sep 20th (Wed)

the sunrise is 6:57am-7:10pm and the tide times are L 4:54am 0'9" H 11:39am 4'7" L 5:46pm 1'1" H 11:48pm 3'9" .

Sep 21st (Thu)

the sunrise is 6:58am-7:09pm and the tide times are L 5:39am 0'11" H 12:29pm 4'8" L 6:52pm 1'3" .

Sep 22nd (Fri)

the sunrise is 6:59am-7:08pm and the tide times are H 12:39am 3'8" L 6:43am 0'11" H 1:22pm 4'8" L 8:06pm 1'3" .

Sep 23rd (Sat)

the sunrise is 6:59am-7:06pm and the tide times are H 1:34am 3'8" L 8:01am 0'11" H 2:21pm 4'9" L 9:12pm 1'1" .

Sep 24th (Sun)

the sunrise is 7:00am-7:05pm and the tide times are H 2:38am 3'8" L 9:12am 0'9" H 3:29pm 4'10" L 10:11pm 0'10" .

Sep 25th (Mon)

the sunrise is 7:01am-7:03pm and the tide times are H 3:52am 3'11" L 10:15am 0'6" H 4:37pm 5'0" L 11:04pm 0'6" .

Sep 26th (Tue)

the sunrise is 7:01am-7:02pm and the tide times are H 5:02am 4'4" L 11:15am 0'3" H 5:37pm 5'3" L 11:56pm 0'2" .

Sep 27th (Wed)

the sunrise is 7:02am-7:01pm and the tide times are H 6:00am 4'9" L 12:13pm 0'0" H 6:29pm 5'5" .

Sep 28th (Thu)

the sunrise is 7:03am-6:59pm and the tide times are L 12:46am -0'0" H 6:51am 5'2" L 1:10pm -0'1" H 7:17pm 5'6" .

Sep 29th (Fri)

the sunrise is 7:04am-6:58pm and the tide times are L 1:35am -0'2" H 7:40am 5'6" L 2:05pm -0'2" H 8:05pm 5'4" .

Sep 30th (Sat)

the sunrise is 7:04am-6:56pm and the tide times are L 2:21am -0'3" H 8:28am 5'8" L 2:56pm -0'1" H 8:53pm 5'2" .

Wrightsville Beach (Guide)

Wrightsville Beach near Wilmington offers excellent surf and pier fishing for redfish, pompano, flounder and sheepshead from the iconic Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier with lower tides exposing structure for stronger bites. Check current NCDMF regulations before heading out.

Public boat ramps at Wrightsville Beach and the marina provide convenient launches for kayaks and small craft into Masonboro Inlet and the Intracoastal Waterway but strong tidal currents require careful planning for safe navigation. Always confirm current marine conditions in the NOAA NWS Forecast section displayed above.

The long sandy beach delivers excellent swimming surfing picnics and low tide exploration with family friendly atmosphere and the popular pier making Wrightsville Beach a top destination near Wilmington.

Wrightsville Beach (North End / Masonboro Inlet) (Tide Pool)

In Wrightsville Beach near Wilmington (about 2.5 hours from Raleigh), the north end near Masonboro Inlet and jetties forms temporary tide pools and rocky flats at low tide with crabs, barnacles, periwinkles, small fish, and marine invertebrates. A popular family spot with wide sandy beaches, lifeguards, parking, and nearby Johnny Mercer's Pier; calm waters and easy access make it ideal for kids to safely explore intertidal zones while enjoying a full beach day - arrive during minus tides for best pools.

North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries with current fishing regulations seasons bag size limits and area specific rules

North Carolina State Parks and beaches with coastal camping, reservations, day use fees, and Outer Banks shoreline access

L	2:50 am	-0'5"
H	8:51 am	5'2"
L	3:12 pm	-0'4"
H	9:18 pm	5'4"
Sun:	6:44 am - 7:37 pm
Moon:	8:53 pm - 8:23 am

L	3:35 am	-0'5"
H	9:44 am	5'3"
L	4:03 pm	-0'2"
H	10:10 pm	5'0"
Sun:	6:45 am - 7:36 pm
Moon:	9:23 pm - 9:34 am

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H	10:38 am	5'3"
L	4:55 pm	0'1"
H	11:02 pm	4'8"
Sun:	6:45 am - 7:34 pm
Moon:	9:54 pm - 10:43 am

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H	11:32 am	5'2"
L	5:53 pm	0'6"
H	11:55 pm	4'4"
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Moon:	10:27 pm - 11:51 am

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H	12:24 pm	4'11"
L	6:59 pm	0'10"
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Moon:	11:05 pm - 12:59 pm

H	12:47 am	4'0"
L	6:52 am	0'7"
H	1:17 pm	4'9"
L	8:09 pm	1'1"
Sun:	6:47 am - 7:30 pm
Moon:	11:48 pm - 2:04 pm

H	1:38 am	3'9"
L	7:56 am	0'9"
H	2:11 pm	4'6"
L	9:13 pm	1'2"
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Moon:	12:00 am - 3:05 pm

H	2:33 am	3'6"
L	8:57 am	0'11"
H	3:11 pm	4'4"
L	10:08 pm	1'3"
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Moon:	12:37 am - 4:00 pm

H	3:35 am	3'6"
L	9:53 am	0'11"
H	4:17 pm	4'3"
L	10:56 pm	1'2"
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Moon:	1:31 am - 4:47 pm

H	4:40 am	3'7"
L	10:43 am	0'10"
H	5:16 pm	4'4"
L	11:40 pm	1'1"
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Moon:	2:28 am - 5:28 pm

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L	11:30 am	0'10"
H	6:03 pm	4'5"
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Moon:	3:27 am - 6:03 pm

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H	6:20 am	4'0"
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Moon:	4:26 am - 6:33 pm

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Moon:	5:24 am - 6:59 pm

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