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 3h 31m 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 - Oct 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:244.03:594.99:190.810:180.87:066:55Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:274.14:564.810:230.811:080.87:076:54Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:214.35:454.711:200.711:520.77:086:52Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:074.66:284.712:080.67:086:51Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:484.87:064.712:300.612:510.67:096:50Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:255.07:424.61:040.51:310.57:106:48New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:005.18:164.51:360.52:080.57:116:47New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:345.28:504.42:070.52:450.57:116:46New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:085.29:234.22:380.53:220.67:126:44New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:435.29:584.13:110.63:590.77:136:43Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:205.110:353.93:450.74:390.87:146:42Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:015.011:163.84:210.75:220.97:146:40Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:464.95:030.86:091.07:156:39Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:043.712:374.85:520.97:031.17:166:38First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:003.71:354.86:500.98:001.07:176:37First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:033.82:374.87:560.88:590.87:186:35First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:084.13:394.99:050.79:540.67:186:34Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:114.64:385.010:130.410:460.37:196:33Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:095.15:345.111:160.211:360.07:206:32Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:035.76:275.212:14-0.17:216:31Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:566.17:185.212:25-0.31:10-0.37:226:30Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:476.48:095.11:13-0.52:04-0.47:226:28Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:386.69:005.02:02-0.52:57-0.47:236:27Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:306.59:524.82:51-0.53:51-0.27:246:26Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:236.210:464.53:42-0.34:450.07:256:25Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:185.911:444.34:36-0.15:420.27:266:24Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:175.55:340.36:420.57:276:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:464.11:185.16:370.67:430.77:286:22Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:534.02:214.77:450.88:430.87:296:21Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:594.03:234.58:540.99:390.87:296:20Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:004.24:194.39:590.910:280.77:306:19Waning Crescent31Thu
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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