Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:01 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 5:33 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:534.03:104.28:501.09:200.96:315:19Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:444.23:594.29:461.010:020.76:325:18Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:284.54:424.210:340.810:390.66:325:17Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:094.75:224.211:180.711:150.56:335:16Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:465.06:004.211:590.511:500.46:345:15Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:235.26:374.212:380.46:355:14Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:005.37:154.212:250.31:160.36:365:13Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:375.47:534.11:010.21:550.36:375:13Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:165.58:334.11:380.22:350.36:385:12Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:575.49:164.02:180.23:180.36:395:11Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:415.410:034.03:020.34:040.46:405:10Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:305.210:574.03:500.34:530.46:415:10Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:235.111:564.14:460.45:470.46:425:09Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:224.95:490.56:440.46:435:08Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:024.21:254.76:580.57:420.26:445:08Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:084.62:294.68:100.48:390.16:455:07Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:115.03:314.69:200.39:34-0.16:465:07Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:105.44:294.610:230.110:27-0.36:475:06Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:055.75:244.611:21-0.111:18-0.46:475:06Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:576.06:164.512:15-0.36:485:05New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:476.17:074.512:07-0.51:07-0.36:495:05New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:356.17:564.412:55-0.51:56-0.36:505:04New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:235.98:444.21:43-0.32:44-0.26:515:04Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:105.69:334.12:31-0.13:320.06:525:04Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:575.210:243.93:190.14:200.26:535:03Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:454.811:163.84:090.45:080.46:545:03Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:344.55:020.65:570.56:555:03First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:113.712:264.15:590.86:470.66:565:02First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:093.71:193.97:011.07:350.76:575:02First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:053.82:133.78:051.08:220.66:585:02First 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 8:47 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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