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 3h 56m 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 - Aug 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:344.02:244.77:410.08:370.56:238:12Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:343.83:275.08:37-0.19:470.56:238:11Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:383.74:315.39:36-0.210:550.36:248:10Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:443.85:325.610:38-0.311:570.16:258:09Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:483.96:305.911:39-0.46:258:08Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:474.17:256.012:54-0.112:38-0.66:268:08New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:444.38:186.01:47-0.21:35-0.66:278:07New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:374.59:085.92:37-0.32:29-0.66:288:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:294.69:565.63:24-0.33:22-0.46:288:05Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:204.610:435.24:10-0.34:15-0.26:298:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:104.611:294.84:55-0.15:070.16:308:03Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:014.55:390.06:020.46:318:01Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:164.312:544.46:230.26:590.76:318:00First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:043.91:484.47:080.48:000.96:327:59First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:563.62:454.37:560.69:041.06:337:58First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:533.33:424.38:470.710:071.16:337:57First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:523.24:374.49:400.711:041.06:347:56Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:483.25:284.610:330.711:530.96:357:55Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:393.46:134.811:230.66:367:54Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:253.56:554.912:360.712:100.46:367:52Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:073.77:345.11:160.612:530.36:377:51Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:473.98:125.21:520.41:350.26:387:50Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:264.28:495.22:270.32:160.16:387:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:064.49:265.23:020.22:580.16:397:47Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:464.510:055.03:360.13:410.16:407:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:294.710:464.84:130.14:270.26:417:45Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:154.911:304.64:510.15:180.36:417:44Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:055.05:330.16:140.56:427:42Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:194.31:015.16:210.17:160.66:437:41Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:154.02:045.17:150.28:250.76:437:40Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:193.83:115.38:160.29:370.66:447:38Third Quarter31Mon
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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