Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:31 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 16m at 4:47 am (3.1 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 - Mar 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:544.47:114.112:29-0.31:00-0.36:406:07New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:304.47:494.41:09-0.41:33-0.46:396:08New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:074.48:284.61:50-0.52:08-0.56:386:09New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:454.39:094.72:32-0.52:44-0.56:366:09Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:264.19:534.83:17-0.43:23-0.56:356:10Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:103.910:424.84:05-0.34:06-0.56:346:11Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:593.711:374.74:57-0.14:55-0.46:336:12First Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:553.55:570.05:51-0.36:316:13First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:394.71:013.37:030.16:57-0.26:306:14First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:474.62:133.48:130.18:09-0.26:296:14First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:574.63:253.69:210.09:21-0.36:276:15Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:034.74:303.910:21-0.210:27-0.46:266:16Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:024.85:274.311:14-0.411:27-0.66:256:17Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:554.96:194.612:02-0.66:236:18Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:434.87:074.912:21-0.712:47-0.76:226:18Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:294.77:525.01:12-0.71:29-0.76:216:19Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:124.58:355.01:59-0.62:09-0.66:196:20Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:544.29:174.92:45-0.52:48-0.46:186:21Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:363.910:004.73:30-0.33:27-0.26:176:21Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:173.610:434.54:150.04:060.06:156:22Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:013.311:304.25:020.34:480.26:146:23Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:483.15:530.55:350.56:136:24Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:224.012:432.96:490.76:300.66:116:25Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:203.81:462.97:490.87:330.76:106:25Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:213.82:493.08:480.78:380.66:086:26Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:193.83:453.39:390.69:380.56:076:27Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:103.94:343.610:240.410:310.36:066:28Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:564.15:184.011:030.211:190.16:046:28Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:384.26:004.411:410.06:036:29Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:194.36:404.712:04-0.112:18-0.26:026:30New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:594.47:215.112:48-0.312:55-0.46:006:31New Moon31Thu
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 7:39 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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