Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:33 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 23m at 12:29 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:476.27:095.212:17-0.41:01-0.46:305:19Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:376.47:595.01:04-0.51:54-0.56:315:18Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:286.58:514.81:51-0.52:48-0.46:325:17Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:216.39:464.62:42-0.43:44-0.26:335:16Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:176.010:444.33:35-0.24:430.06:345:16Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:175.711:494.14:330.15:450.36:355:15Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:215.35:370.46:500.46:365:14Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:584.01:275.06:470.67:540.56:375:13Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:084.02:324.78:000.78:530.56:385:12Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:124.23:324.69:080.79:450.56:395:11Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:074.44:234.510:070.610:290.46:395:11Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:544.65:094.410:580.611:080.46:405:10Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:354.85:504.311:430.511:440.36:415:09Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:135.06:274.212:240.46:425:09New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:485.17:034.112:170.31:020.46:435:08New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:235.27:384.012:490.31:400.46:445:07New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:575.28:143.91:220.32:170.46:455:07New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:325.18:503.71:550.42:550.56:465:06Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:095.09:283.62:300.53:340.56:475:06Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:484.910:093.53:080.64:150.66:485:05Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:314.710:563.43:490.75:000.76:495:05Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:194.611:503.44:370.85:490.76:505:04First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:134.55:330.86:410.76:515:04First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:493.61:114.56:360.87:350.56:525:04First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:513.92:114.57:450.68:280.36:535:03First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:524.33:114.58:530.49:200.06:545:03Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:494.84:084.59:570.110:10-0.36:545:03Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:445.45:034.610:56-0.211:00-0.56:555:03Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:365.95:564.611:53-0.411:49-0.76:565:02Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:286.26:494.612:48-0.66:575:02Full Moon30Sat
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 3:31 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 66% 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 (66% 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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