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 4h 53m 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 - Aug 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:044.310:214.83:54-0.13:560.06:228:13Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:474.311:004.54:320.04:420.36:238:12Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:304.311:394.15:080.25:280.56:248:11Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:154.25:440.36:170.86:248:10Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:193.71:024.26:220.57:111.06:258:09First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:023.41:544.27:030.68:101.16:268:08First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:523.22:504.27:500.79:141.26:268:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:483.13:484.38:430.710:171.16:278:06First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:493.04:444.59:400.611:121.06:288:05Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:483.25:344.710:360.56:298:04Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:413.46:215.012:000.811:29 AM0.36:298:03Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:303.77:045.212:420.612:190.16:308:02Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:164.07:465.41:220.31:07-0.16:318:01Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:024.38:285.42:010.11:55-0.26:328:00Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:474.79:105.42:39-0.12:43-0.36:327:59Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:335.09:535.23:18-0.33:32-0.36:337:58Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:215.210:384.93:59-0.34:24-0.16:347:57Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:125.311:264.64:42-0.35:190.06:347:55Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:065.35:28-0.36:180.36:357:54Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:194.21:065.36:19-0.17:240.56:367:53Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:183.92:115.27:170.08:350.66:377:52Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:243.73:205.28:210.19:470.76:377:51Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:353.64:275.29:300.210:530.66:387:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:453.75:285.310:370.111:500.56:397:48Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:463.96:235.311:390.16:397:47Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:404.27:115.312:400.312:340.06:407:46New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:284.47:545.31:240.21:230.06:417:44New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:124.68:355.12:040.22:090.06:427:43New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:534.79:124.92:410.12:520.16:427:42New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:324.89:494.63:150.23:330.36:437:41Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:104.810:244.43:490.34:150.46:447:39Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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