Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:36 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 10:24 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:003.312:304.45:381.27:071.26:315:19Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:023.31:294.36:421.28:001.26:325:18Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:043.52:254.27:481.28:471.16:335:17Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:593.83:154.28:511.19:280.96:335:16Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:474.14:014.39:460.910:050.76:345:15Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:304.64:444.310:360.710:410.46:355:14Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:125.05:264.311:230.411:180.26:365:13Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:535.46:084.312:080.26:375:13New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:355.76:514.312:540.16:385:12New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:186.07:364.212:38-0.11:410.06:395:11New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:046.18:224.11:21-0.22:290.06:405:10Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:546.09:134.02:07-0.23:200.16:415:10Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:465.910:083.92:58-0.14:150.26:425:09Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:435.611:103.93:540.15:130.36:435:08Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:455.34:570.36:140.46:445:08First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:183.912:505.06:080.47:160.46:455:07First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:304.11:554.77:240.58:150.36:465:07First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:384.42:584.58:380.59:080.26:475:06Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:384.73:564.49:450.49:580.16:485:06Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:325.14:484.210:450.310:430.06:485:05Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:215.35:374.111:380.211:250.06:495:05Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:055.56:224.012:260.26:505:04Full Moon22Sat
23Sun6:475.57:053.812:060.01:110.16:515:04Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:285.57:463.712:450.11:530.26:525:04Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:085.38:263.61:240.22:350.36:535:03Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:485.29:063.42:030.33:160.46:545:03Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:294.99:483.32:430.43:580.66:555:03Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:114.710:333.23:250.64:420.76:565:02Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:554.411:223.24:100.75:260.86:575:02Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:424.25:010.96:110.86:585:02Third Quarter30Sun
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 1:30 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 91% 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 (91% 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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