Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:45 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 7:26 pm (5.9 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 - Mar 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:124.34:293.310:350.210:22-0.26:406:07Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:044.65:223.711:21-0.111:18-0.56:396:08Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:534.86:124.312:04-0.46:386:09New Moon3Wed
4Thu6:405.07:004.712:11-0.812:46-0.76:366:10New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:265.07:495.11:03-1.01:28-0.96:356:10New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:124.98:375.41:55-1.02:11-1.06:346:11New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:594.69:285.52:47-0.92:56-1.06:326:12Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:474.310:205.43:41-0.83:43-0.96:316:13Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:393.911:175.14:38-0.54:33-0.66:306:14Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:363.55:39-0.25:29-0.46:296:14First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:194.912:423.36:460.16:33-0.16:276:15First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:284.61:553.17:580.37:450.16:266:16First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:384.43:083.29:070.38:590.16:256:17Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:454.34:123.410:080.210:050.16:236:18Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:424.35:073.610:580.111:010.06:226:18Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:314.35:533.911:410.011:50-0.16:206:19Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:144.36:334.112:19-0.16:196:20Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:524.27:104.312:34-0.112:52-0.16:186:21Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:274.17:454.51:13-0.21:24-0.16:166:22Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:014.08:194.51:51-0.11:54-0.16:156:22Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:343.88:524.52:28-0.12:230.06:146:23Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:073.69:274.53:050.02:540.16:126:24Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:413.410:044.43:430.23:270.26:116:25Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:173.210:454.34:230.44:020.36:106:25Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:583.011:314.25:070.54:440.46:086:26Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:472.95:580.75:340.56:076:27Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:264.112:462.96:560.76:340.56:056:28Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:274.11:523.07:580.77:420.46:046:28Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:314.22:593.38:570.58:520.26:036:29Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:334.44:003.89:500.29:580.06:016:30Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:294.64:554.410:39-0.110:58-0.46:006:31Waning Crescent31Wed
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 10:35 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 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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