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 3h 53m 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 - Jan 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:495.79:133.92:08-0.83:12-0.67:175:12Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:405.310:073.93:01-0.64:02-0.57:175:13Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:314.911:023.83:56-0.44:52-0.37:175:14Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:234.411:593.74:52-0.15:42-0.17:175:15Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:164.05:530.26:320.07:175:15Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:583.71:103.66:570.47:220.27:175:16Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:573.72:063.38:030.68:110.27:175:17Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:533.83:023.19:060.68:580.27:175:18Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:454.03:543.010:040.59:440.27:175:19Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:324.14:433.010:540.410:270.17:175:20Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:154.35:273.011:390.311:100.07:175:21Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:564.56:093.112:200.17:175:21Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:354.66:493.212:590.07:175:22New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:134.77:273.312:30-0.21:36-0.17:175:23New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:514.88:063.41:10-0.32:12-0.27:175:24New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:294.88:463.41:50-0.32:49-0.27:165:25New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:074.79:273.52:31-0.33:26-0.27:165:26Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:484.610:123.63:15-0.34:05-0.37:165:27Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:314.411:013.84:02-0.24:46-0.37:155:28Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:184.111:553.94:56-0.15:31-0.37:155:29First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:113.85:560.06:20-0.37:155:30First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:554.11:093.67:030.17:14-0.37:145:31First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:584.42:133.48:150.18:13-0.47:145:32First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:034.73:203.39:260.09:15-0.57:135:33Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:065.04:253.410:32-0.210:16-0.77:135:34Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:065.25:253.511:31-0.411:15-0.87:125:35Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:025.46:223.712:25-0.67:125:36Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:555.57:143.912:11-0.91:15-0.77:115:37Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:445.48:054.01:04-0.92:03-0.77:115:38Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:325.28:544.01:56-0.92:48-0.77:105:39Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:184.99:414.02:46-0.73:32-0.67:095:40Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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