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 : in 5h 31m at 12:40 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:504.62:053.18:150.18:01-0.47:095:41First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:594.73:163.29:260.09:10-0.57:085:42Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:054.94:243.310:31-0.110:16-0.67:075:43Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:055.05:253.611:28-0.311:17-0.77:065:44Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:005.16:203.912:18-0.57:055:45Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:505.17:104.112:13-0.81:05-0.77:055:46Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:375.07:574.31:05-0.91:48-0.77:045:47Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:214.88:434.31:54-0.82:29-0.77:035:48Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:024.59:264.32:41-0.63:08-0.67:025:49Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:434.210:104.23:28-0.43:45-0.47:015:50Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:233.710:544.14:14-0.14:23-0.27:005:51Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:043.411:403.95:020.15:010.06:595:52Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:483.05:530.45:430.26:585:53Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:313.812:382.86:510.66:320.36:575:53Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:283.71:372.67:560.77:280.46:565:54Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:303.72:412.69:010.78:290.46:555:55Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:293.83:432.79:580.69:290.36:545:56Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:224.04:362.910:460.410:240.16:535:57Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:094.25:233.211:280.211:13-0.16:525:58Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:524.46:063.612:060.06:515:59Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:324.66:483.912:42-0.36:506:00New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:114.77:294.312:43-0.51:18-0.56:496:01New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:504.78:114.61:27-0.61:54-0.66:486:02New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:304.68:544.82:13-0.72:31-0.76:466:03Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:124.49:404.93:00-0.63:11-0.76:456:03Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:574.110:304.93:50-0.53:55-0.76:446:04Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:463.811:254.94:44-0.34:43-0.66:436:05Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:413.55:44-0.15:37-0.46:426:06First Quarter28Mon
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 4:03 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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