Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 42m at 4:36 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:50 am (4.2 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 - Mar 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:034.18:204.21:46-0.22:03-0.26:396:08Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:354.08:544.22:22-0.22:32-0.26:376:09Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:073.89:284.22:59-0.13:02-0.16:366:09Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:413.610:054.23:360.13:340.06:356:10Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:163.410:454.24:160.24:090.16:346:11Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:563.211:324.15:000.44:490.26:326:12Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:443.05:510.55:370.26:316:13Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:264.112:412.96:500.66:350.26:306:14Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:284.21:483.07:550.57:420.16:286:14Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:344.33:563.39:590.39:510.07:277:15Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:384.55:013.710:580.110:58-0.37:267:16Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:374.86:004.211:51-0.37:247:17Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:315.06:544.712:00-0.612:40-0.67:237:18Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:235.17:475.212:58-0.91:27-0.97:227:18New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:125.18:375.51:53-1.02:13-1.07:207:19New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:014.99:285.72:47-1.12:59-1.17:197:20New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:504.710:195.73:41-1.03:46-1.07:187:21Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:414.411:125.54:35-0.84:34-0.87:167:21Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:334.05:30-0.55:26-0.57:157:22Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:075.112:303.66:29-0.16:21-0.27:147:23First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:074.81:333.47:330.17:240.17:127:24First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:124.42:423.28:400.38:330.37:117:25First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:194.23:513.29:450.49:430.47:097:25First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:234.14:533.410:430.410:470.47:087:26Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:184.05:453.611:320.311:410.37:077:27Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:064.06:293.912:130.27:057:28Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:474.17:084.112:280.212:500.17:047:28Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:254.17:444.31:100.11:220.07:037:29Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:004.08:184.51:490.01:540.07:017:30Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:334.08:514.62:260.02:240.07:007:31Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:073.99:254.73:020.02:550.06:597:31Full Moon31Sun
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 7:43 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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