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 6h 35m 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 - Oct 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:514.910:043.83:130.74:101.06:055:56Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:334.810:463.63:500.94:561.16:065:55Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:214.611:353.54:331.05:471.36:075:54First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:154.55:231.16:451.36:075:52First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:333.41:154.56:221.17:441.36:085:51First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:373.62:164.67:271.08:391.16:095:50First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:403.83:134.88:340.99:290.86:105:48Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:374.34:064.99:360.610:150.56:105:47Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:304.84:565.110:330.310:590.26:115:46Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:205.45:445.211:280.011:42-0.16:125:44Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:095.96:315.212:20-0.26:135:43Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:586.37:195.112:27-0.31:13-0.36:145:42Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:476.58:085.01:12-0.42:05-0.36:145:40Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:396.58:594.72:00-0.42:59-0.26:155:39Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:326.39:534.52:50-0.33:550.16:165:38Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:296.010:534.33:44-0.14:540.36:175:37Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:315.611:584.14:430.25:580.56:185:35Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:375.35:500.57:040.76:185:34Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:104.01:455.07:020.78:090.76:195:33Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:204.12:504.88:160.79:070.76:205:32Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:244.33:474.79:230.79:570.66:215:31Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:184.64:384.610:200.710:400.66:225:30Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:044.85:224.511:110.611:180.56:235:28Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:455.06:024.411:550.511:530.56:235:27New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:235.26:384.312:360.56:245:26New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:585.37:144.212:260.41:140.56:255:25New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:335.37:494.112:580.51:510.56:265:24New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:085.38:243.91:310.52:280.66:275:23New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:445.29:003.82:050.63:070.76:285:22Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:225.09:383.62:410.73:460.86:295:21Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:034.910:203.53:190.84:290.96:305:20Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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