Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 16m at 6:27 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:163.410:374.44:160.24:000.35:586:32Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:563.211:214.25:000.44:380.55:576:33Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:423.05:480.65:230.65:556:33Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:104.012:352.86:430.86:160.75:546:34Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:074.01:372.87:440.87:180.85:536:35Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:094.02:413.08:440.78:240.75:516:36Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:104.13:403.39:370.69:280.55:506:36Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:054.24:323.710:230.310:250.25:496:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:554.45:194.211:060.111:18-0.15:476:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:414.66:054.711:47-0.25:466:39Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:274.76:505.112:09-0.412:27-0.55:456:39New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:124.77:365.512:58-0.61:08-0.65:436:40New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:574.78:235.71:48-0.71:51-0.75:426:41New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:454.59:125.82:39-0.72:36-0.75:416:42Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:344.210:045.73:31-0.63:23-0.65:406:42Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:284.010:595.54:27-0.44:15-0.45:386:43Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:273.75:27-0.25:13-0.15:376:44First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:015.212:333.66:320.06:200.15:366:45First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:074.91:463.57:390.27:330.35:356:46First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:164.72:573.78:450.28:480.35:346:46First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:234.54:013.99:440.19:560.35:326:47Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:224.54:554.210:350.110:550.25:316:48Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:144.45:434.511:200.011:460.15:306:49Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:004.36:254.712:00-0.15:296:49Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:414.27:044.912:320.012:36-0.15:286:50Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:204.18:405.01:150.02:09-0.16:277:51Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:573.99:155.02:550.02:420.06:267:52Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:333.79:504.93:330.03:150.16:247:53Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:093.510:264.84:120.23:480.36:237:53Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:473.311:054.64:520.34:240.46:227:54Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 9:28 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 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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