Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 11:55 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:39 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:413.67:165.312:540.412:30-0.16:228:12Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:293.97:595.41:360.21:18-0.26:238:11Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:154.28:425.52:160.02:07-0.36:248:10Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:024.59:265.42:56-0.22:56-0.46:248:10Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:504.810:105.23:37-0.43:47-0.36:258:09Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:405.010:574.94:19-0.44:41-0.26:268:08Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:325.111:464.65:03-0.45:370.06:278:07Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:295.25:51-0.36:390.26:278:06Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:404.21:305.16:43-0.27:460.56:288:05Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:403.92:355.17:41-0.18:580.66:298:04Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:463.73:435.18:440.010:080.66:308:03Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:563.64:475.29:510.111:120.56:308:02Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:033.75:465.310:550.06:318:01Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:033.86:395.312:090.411:54 AM0.06:327:59Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:554.07:265.312:580.312:470.06:327:58New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:434.28:095.21:410.21:350.06:337:57New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:264.48:485.12:210.12:200.06:347:56New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:074.59:264.92:580.13:020.16:357:55New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:464.510:024.63:320.23:430.36:357:54Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:244.510:374.34:050.34:240.46:367:53Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:034.511:134.04:380.45:070.76:377:51Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:444.411:513.75:120.55:510.96:387:50Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:294.35:480.66:411.16:387:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:333.51:194.36:300.77:371.26:397:48First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:223.32:154.37:180.88:401.36:407:46First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:193.23:164.48:150.89:431.26:407:45First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:223.34:154.69:150.710:401.06:417:44Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:243.55:094.910:160.511:300.86:427:43Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:213.85:595.111:140.36:427:41Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:134.26:465.412:150.512:080.06:437:40Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:024.67:315.512:570.21:00-0.26:447:39Full Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658559)

Common Questions About Wilmington Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Wilmington Beach, NC is approximately 2:47 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 Wilmington Beach, NC?

Wilmington Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

What datum are Wilmington 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 Wilmington Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Wilmington 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 Wilmington Beach, NC?

Tide data for Wilmington Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658559. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658559.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington Beach, NC is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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