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 : 3:59 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 09m at 10:10 am (4.0 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 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:146.010:334.23:29-0.14:380.27:326:18Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:075.811:294.14:210.05:320.37:336:17Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:045.55:180.26:310.47:336:16First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:324.01:065.26:230.47:320.57:346:15First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:414.11:125.06:350.57:340.46:355:14First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:524.32:174.87:500.58:320.36:365:13First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:584.63:194.69:010.59:260.26:375:12Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:575.04:154.510:060.410:150.16:385:12Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:495.35:074.411:030.311:000.06:395:11Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:385.55:554.311:550.211:440.06:405:10Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:225.76:404.212:420.16:415:09Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:055.77:234.112:250.01:270.26:425:09Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:465.68:043.91:050.12:100.26:435:08Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:275.48:453.81:450.22:520.46:445:08Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:085.29:273.62:250.43:340.56:455:07Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:494.910:103.53:060.54:170.76:465:06Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:334.710:573.43:500.75:010.86:465:06Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:184.411:493.44:370.95:460.96:475:05Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:074.25:311.06:330.96:485:05Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:443.512:584.06:301.17:190.96:495:04Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:403.71:513.97:341.18:040.76:505:04Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:344.02:433.88:361.08:470.66:515:04Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:244.43:343.89:340.89:310.46:525:03Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:114.84:233.810:270.510:150.16:535:03Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:585.25:113.911:170.311:00-0.16:545:03Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:445.65:594.012:060.16:555:02New Moon26Sun
27Mon6:315.96:474.012:55-0.16:565:02New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:196.07:374.112:34-0.51:43-0.26:575:02New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:096.18:284.11:24-0.52:33-0.36:575:02Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:005.99:224.12:16-0.53:24-0.26:585:02Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 1:04 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 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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