Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 56m at 4:43 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:01 pm (4.5 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 - Feb 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:474.66:013.512:05-0.17:075:42Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:304.86:463.812:45-0.47:075:43New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:135.07:314.112:39-0.71:25-0.67:065:44New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:555.08:164.41:26-0.82:05-0.87:055:45New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:394.99:034.62:14-0.92:46-0.97:045:46Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:244.79:534.73:04-0.83:29-0.97:045:47Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:114.410:454.73:57-0.74:15-0.87:035:47Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:024.011:424.74:53-0.45:04-0.77:025:48First Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:583.75:55-0.25:59-0.67:015:49First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:454.61:023.47:040.07:01-0.47:005:50First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:524.62:123.28:160.18:08-0.36:595:51First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:014.63:233.29:260.09:17-0.36:585:52Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:064.64:283.410:29-0.110:21-0.46:575:53Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:044.75:253.611:23-0.211:18-0.56:565:54Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:554.76:153.812:10-0.36:555:55Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:414.77:004.012:09-0.512:52-0.46:545:56Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:234.77:424.112:56-0.51:31-0.56:535:57Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:024.58:214.21:39-0.52:07-0.46:525:58Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:394.38:594.22:20-0.42:41-0.46:515:59Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:154.09:374.23:00-0.33:14-0.36:506:00Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:503.710:154.13:40-0.13:48-0.16:486:01Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:263.510:554.04:210.14:220.06:476:01Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:053.211:403.85:060.35:000.26:466:02Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:492.95:550.55:440.36:456:03Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:313.812:412.86:520.76:360.46:446:04Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:293.71:422.77:550.77:350.46:436:05Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:303.82:472.88:570.68:380.36:416:06Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:304.03:473.19:530.49:400.16:406:07Waning Crescent28Fri
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 7:52 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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