Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 31m at 3:24 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:51 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:334.810:473.53:500.94:581.16:055:56Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:204.611:343.34:301.05:511.36:065:55Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:154.55:181.26:511.46:075:54Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:323.21:174.56:161.27:551.46:075:52Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:383.32:204.57:221.28:531.36:085:51Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:433.53:184.78:291.09:411.16:095:50Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:393.94:094.99:300.810:240.86:105:48Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:304.34:565.110:260.511:030.56:105:47Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:174.85:405.211:180.211:430.26:115:46Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:025.46:255.212:090.06:125:44New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:485.87:095.112:22-0.112:59-0.26:135:43New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:356.27:555.01:04-0.21:50-0.26:145:42New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:236.38:434.71:47-0.32:42-0.16:145:40Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:146.39:344.52:33-0.23:360.16:155:39Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:096.110:304.23:23-0.14:350.36:165:38Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:095.811:324.04:180.15:390.56:175:37First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:155.55:210.46:470.76:185:36First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:443.81:255.26:320.67:560.86:185:34First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:593.92:345.07:490.78:590.76:195:33First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:084.13:364.99:020.79:530.66:205:32Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:074.44:304.810:050.610:390.56:215:31Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:584.75:174.710:590.511:190.46:225:30Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:424.95:594.611:470.511:550.46:235:28Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:215.16:374.512:300.46:235:27Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:575.37:134.312:280.41:110.46:245:26Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:325.37:484.112:590.41:490.56:255:25Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:075.38:234.01:310.52:270.66:265:24Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:425.28:593.82:030.63:060.76:275:23Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:205.19:363.62:370.73:460.86:285:22Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:004.910:173.43:140.84:301.06:295:21Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:454.711:053.33:561.05:191.16:305:20Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 6:37 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 Wilmington Beach, NC?

Wilmington Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 Crescent (5% 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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