Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 4:43 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 49m at 10:50 am (4.2 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 - Aug 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:354.41:235.16:41-0.37:360.36:238:12Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:344.02:285.17:38-0.28:460.56:248:11Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:383.83:345.18:39-0.19:570.56:258:10Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:463.64:385.19:430.011:020.56:258:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:523.65:375.210:450.011:590.46:268:08Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:523.76:305.211:430.06:278:07Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:463.97:175.212:500.312:350.06:288:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:334.08:005.21:340.21:230.06:288:05New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:164.18:395.12:140.12:070.06:298:04New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:574.29:164.92:510.12:490.16:308:03New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:354.39:524.73:260.23:290.26:308:02Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:134.310:264.53:590.24:090.46:318:01Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:514.311:014.24:310.34:500.66:328:00Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:314.311:383.95:040.45:330.76:337:59Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:144.35:390.56:200.96:337:58First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:183.61:014.26:180.67:121.16:347:57First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:033.41:544.37:030.78:121.26:357:55First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:563.32:534.47:560.79:151.16:357:54First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:573.33:524.68:540.610:171.06:367:53Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:003.44:494.89:540.411:110.86:377:52Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:003.75:425.210:540.26:387:51Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:564.16:325.412:010.511:51 AM-0.16:387:49Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:484.57:205.612:470.212:45-0.36:397:48Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:394.98:085.71:31-0.11:38-0.56:407:47Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:295.38:555.62:15-0.42:31-0.66:407:46Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:195.69:425.43:00-0.53:24-0.56:417:44Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:115.710:315.13:45-0.54:19-0.36:427:43Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:055.711:234.84:33-0.55:16-0.16:427:42Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:025.65:23-0.36:170.26:437:41Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:184.41:035.46:18-0.17:220.56:447:39Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:204.12:095.27:180.18:320.76:457:38Third Quarter31Sat
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 1:46 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 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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