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 5h 38m 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 - Aug 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:393.47:114.812:530.612:240.36:228:13Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:213.67:485.01:310.51:070.26:238:12Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:013.88:255.02:060.31:480.16:238:11Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:404.09:005.02:400.22:280.16:248:10Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:194.29:364.93:130.13:090.16:258:09Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:584.410:134.83:470.03:520.16:268:08Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:404.510:534.64:220.04:380.26:268:07Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:264.711:364.34:590.05:280.36:278:06Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:164.85:410.06:230.56:288:05Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:254.11:134.96:280.07:260.66:288:04Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:213.82:155.07:230.08:350.66:298:03Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:243.73:225.28:240.09:460.66:308:02Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:333.74:285.39:31-0.110:530.46:318:01Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:433.85:315.510:38-0.211:530.26:318:00Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:474.16:285.711:42-0.36:327:59Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:464.47:215.712:460.012:41-0.46:337:58New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:404.78:105.71:35-0.21:36-0.56:347:57New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:314.98:565.52:21-0.32:29-0.46:347:56New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:195.09:415.23:05-0.33:19-0.36:357:55Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:065.010:254.93:47-0.24:09-0.16:367:53Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:535.011:084.54:28-0.14:580.26:367:52Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:404.811:524.15:080.15:480.56:377:51Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:294.65:500.46:420.86:387:50First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:383.71:224.56:350.67:411.16:397:48First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:293.42:204.47:240.78:441.26:397:47First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:273.33:204.38:200.89:471.26:407:46First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:293.24:184.49:190.810:441.16:417:45Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:283.35:104.510:170.811:321.06:417:43Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:213.55:564.711:100.66:427:42Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:073.86:374.912:130.811:58 AM0.56:437:41Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:494.17:155.012:500.612:420.36:437:40Full Moon31Wed
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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