Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:27 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 52m at 3:32 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - May 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:454.29:085.42:42-0.22:34-0.36:227:55Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:284.19:525.53:26-0.33:15-0.36:217:55Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:134.010:395.54:12-0.34:00-0.36:207:56Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:033.911:295.45:02-0.24:49-0.26:197:57Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:573.85:55-0.15:44-0.16:187:58Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:255.212:583.86:520.06:460.16:177:59Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:255.02:053.97:530.07:550.26:167:59Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:304.83:144.18:550.09:080.26:158:00Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:364.64:204.49:54-0.110:200.16:148:01Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:394.55:194.710:50-0.211:250.06:138:02Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:374.56:135.011:41-0.36:128:02Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:314.47:035.312:23-0.112:29-0.46:128:03Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:214.37:495.51:16-0.21:14-0.46:118:04New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:084.28:335.52:06-0.31:57-0.46:108:05New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:534.19:165.42:52-0.32:38-0.36:098:05New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:373.99:575.33:37-0.23:19-0.16:098:06Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:203.710:395.04:21-0.14:000.16:088:07Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:043.511:214.85:050.14:420.36:078:08Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:503.45:490.35:270.56:078:08Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:054.512:393.36:350.46:160.76:068:09First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:524.21:323.37:220.57:100.96:058:10First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:424.02:283.38:110.68:110.96:058:10First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:353.83:243.58:590.59:130.96:048:11First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:283.84:163.89:450.510:130.86:048:12First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:213.75:034.210:290.311:080.66:038:13Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:103.85:484.611:110.111:590.36:038:13Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:583.96:325.011:54-0.16:028:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:453.97:165.312:470.112:37-0.36:028:15Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:324.08:015.61:34-0.11:21-0.46:028:15Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:194.18:475.82:21-0.32:06-0.56:018:16Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:074.19:355.93:09-0.42:54-0.66:018:16Full 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 6:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (32% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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