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 4h 46m 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 - Feb 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:034.510:293.93:36-0.54:14-0.47:095:41Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:474.111:183.84:26-0.24:56-0.27:085:42Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:323.65:180.15:380.07:075:43Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:083.712:193.26:140.36:220.27:065:44Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:023.71:112.97:150.57:090.37:065:45Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:583.72:092.78:200.68:010.37:055:46Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:563.73:092.79:230.68:550.37:045:47Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:513.94:052.710:190.59:480.27:035:48Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:414.14:552.811:070.310:380.17:025:49Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:264.35:413.011:500.211:24-0.17:015:49Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:084.56:223.312:290.07:005:50New Moon11Tue
12Wed6:484.77:033.512:08-0.31:06-0.26:595:51New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:274.87:433.712:51-0.41:42-0.36:585:52New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:064.88:243.91:33-0.52:19-0.56:575:53New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:464.89:064.12:17-0.62:55-0.56:565:54Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:274.69:514.33:03-0.63:34-0.66:555:55Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:104.310:404.43:51-0.54:15-0.56:545:56Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:574.011:334.54:45-0.35:00-0.56:535:57Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:503.75:44-0.15:51-0.46:525:58First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:334.512:503.46:510.06:48-0.36:515:59First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:384.61:583.28:030.17:52-0.36:506:00First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:474.73:093.29:150.09:01-0.36:496:01Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:544.84:173.310:21-0.110:08-0.46:486:01Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:564.95:183.611:19-0.311:09-0.66:476:02Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:515.06:123.812:10-0.46:456:03Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:425.17:024.112:05-0.712:57-0.56:446:04Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:285.07:484.212:56-0.71:39-0.66:436:05Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:114.88:314.31:44-0.72:19-0.56:426:06Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:534.69:134.32:30-0.62:57-0.46:416:07Waning Gibbous29Sat
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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