Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:49 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 25m at 11:43 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:073.41:334.36:451.28:061.16:315:19First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:103.52:314.37:521.28:571.16:325:18First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:073.73:244.38:541.19:400.96:335:17Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:554.04:104.39:490.910:180.76:335:16Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:374.34:514.410:370.710:530.56:345:15Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:174.75:314.411:220.511:270.36:355:14Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:555.16:104.412:050.36:365:13Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:345.46:504.412:030.212:480.26:375:13Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:145.77:314.412:390.01:310.16:385:12Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:565.88:144.21:180.02:160.16:395:11Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:415.99:004.12:00-0.13:040.16:405:10Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:295.89:504.02:450.03:550.26:415:10Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:225.610:473.93:360.14:510.36:425:09Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:215.411:513.84:330.25:510.46:435:08Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:245.25:380.46:540.46:445:08Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:013.91:315.06:510.57:560.46:455:07Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:124.22:374.88:070.58:540.26:465:07Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:174.53:384.79:180.49:470.16:475:06Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:154.94:334.610:210.210:35-0.16:485:06Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:075.35:244.511:180.111:20-0.26:485:05Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:555.56:124.412:100.06:495:05New Moon21Sun
22Mon6:395.76:574.212:02-0.212:580.06:505:04New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:225.77:414.012:43-0.11:440.06:515:04New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:045.68:233.81:230.02:280.16:525:04New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:455.49:063.72:030.13:120.26:535:03Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:275.19:493.52:440.33:560.46:545:03Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:114.810:353.33:260.54:410.66:555:03Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:574.511:253.24:120.75:290.76:565:02Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:454.35:020.96:180.86:575:02First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:213.212:374.15:591.07:080.86:585:02First Quarter30Tue
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 2:46 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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