Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 52m at 1:45 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:44 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:424.23:584.29:420.910:020.86:315:19Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:284.44:424.210:330.810:390.76:325:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:084.75:214.111:170.711:130.66:325:17Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:454.95:584.111:580.611:450.56:335:16Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:205.16:344.012:370.56:345:15New Moon5Thu
6Fri6:555.37:104.012:180.41:150.56:355:14New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:315.37:463.912:520.41:530.56:365:14New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:085.38:233.81:270.42:310.56:375:13New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:475.39:033.72:040.43:120.66:385:12Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:295.29:463.62:440.53:550.66:395:11Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:155.110:363.63:290.54:430.76:405:10Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:065.011:333.74:200.65:340.76:415:10First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:024.85:200.76:280.66:425:09First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:373.91:034.76:280.77:240.56:435:08First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:434.22:054.67:410.68:180.36:445:08First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:464.73:064.58:520.49:110.16:455:07Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:465.24:044.59:580.210:02-0.26:465:07Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:415.75:004.410:590.010:53-0.46:475:06Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:346.05:534.411:55-0.211:43-0.56:475:06Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:266.26:454.312:49-0.36:485:05Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:166.37:364.312:32-0.51:41-0.36:495:05Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:076.28:274.11:22-0.52:32-0.26:505:04Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:575.99:194.02:12-0.33:220.06:515:04Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:485.510:123.83:03-0.14:140.26:525:04Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:395.111:083.73:560.25:050.46:535:03Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:324.74:530.55:570.56:545:03Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:063.712:264.35:530.76:490.66:555:03Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:073.71:214.06:580.97:380.76:565:02Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:053.82:153.78:041.08:240.76:575:02Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:594.03:073.69:050.99:070.66:585:02Waning Crescent30Mon
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 4:44 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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