Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 13m at 5:10 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:34 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:283.66:085.211:170.46:447:38Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:214.06:555.512:290.612:110.16:457:37Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:104.47:415.71:120.31:04-0.26:467:35New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:584.88:265.71:530.01:56-0.36:467:34New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:465.29:125.62:35-0.22:47-0.46:477:33New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:355.59:585.33:17-0.33:40-0.36:487:31Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:265.710:465.04:00-0.34:35-0.26:487:30Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:195.711:374.64:45-0.35:330.16:497:29Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:165.65:34-0.16:350.46:507:27First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:334.21:185.56:280.17:440.66:507:26First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:363.82:265.37:290.38:570.86:517:24First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:473.73:365.28:380.510:070.86:527:23First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:003.74:425.29:480.511:090.86:537:22Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:053.85:405.210:540.56:537:20Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:014.06:315.212:020.711:51 AM0.46:547:19Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:494.27:145.212:460.612:410.46:557:18Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:314.47:535.11:250.51:260.36:557:16Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:104.68:295.02:000.42:070.36:567:15Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:464.89:034.82:320.42:460.46:577:13Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:204.99:364.63:020.53:240.56:577:12Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:554.910:104.33:320.54:030.66:587:10Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:304.810:444.04:020.64:420.86:597:09Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:084.811:203.84:330.85:241.06:597:08Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:504.75:080.96:111.27:007:06Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:023.512:384.65:491.07:061.37:017:05Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:513.41:354.66:381.18:091.47:027:03Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:503.32:384.67:371.19:141.37:027:02Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:573.43:424.88:451.010:131.17:037:01Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:033.64:425.09:520.811:050.87:046:59Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:024.05:355.310:550.511:510.57:046:58Waning Crescent30Sat
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 8:22 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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