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 : 12:40 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 6:48 am (4.1 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 - Apr 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:304.53:053.78:540.29:000.15:596:31Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:354.54:083.99:530.110:070.15:586:32Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:334.45:034.210:440.011:050.05:566:33Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:244.45:514.511:28-0.111:56-0.15:556:34Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:104.36:344.712:09-0.25:546:34Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:524.27:134.912:42-0.212:45-0.25:526:35Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:304.17:504.91:25-0.21:20-0.25:516:36Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:083.98:274.92:05-0.11:54-0.15:506:37Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:443.79:034.82:440.02:280.05:486:37Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:203.59:404.73:230.13:020.25:476:38Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:573.310:204.54:030.33:390.35:466:39Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:383.211:034.34:450.54:190.55:446:40Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:233.011:514.15:310.65:050.65:436:40Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:163.06:210.76:000.75:426:41Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:454.01:163.17:150.77:020.75:416:42Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:434.02:183.38:090.78:090.75:396:43Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:414.03:163.79:000.59:130.55:386:43Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:374.14:104.29:470.210:130.25:376:44Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:294.24:594.710:320.011:08-0.15:366:45Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:194.35:485.211:16-0.35:346:46Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:084.46:365.712:01-0.312:01-0.65:336:46New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:564.47:246.012:53-0.512:47-0.75:326:47New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:454.48:146.11:44-0.61:34-0.85:316:48New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:354.310:056.03:36-0.63:23-0.86:307:49Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:284.110:595.84:29-0.54:16-0.66:297:50Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:244.011:565.55:24-0.45:12-0.46:287:50Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:263.96:23-0.26:14-0.16:267:51First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:575.11:333.87:240.07:230.26:257:52First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:014.72:433.98:260.18:360.36:247:53First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:064.43:504.09:260.19:490.46:237:53First Quarter30Sat
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 9:44 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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