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 3h 19m 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 - Apr 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:294.76:545.012:08-0.412:31-0.56:587:32Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:184.87:445.51:02-0.61:17-0.76:567:33New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:074.88:345.81:55-0.82:03-0.96:557:34New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:564.79:246.02:48-0.92:50-1.06:547:34New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:464.610:165.93:41-0.93:39-0.96:527:35Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:384.311:095.74:34-0.74:30-0.76:517:36Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:334.15:31-0.55:24-0.56:507:37Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:065.412:343.86:30-0.26:24-0.26:487:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:085.01:403.77:340.07:310.16:477:38First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:134.72:513.68:390.28:430.36:467:39First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:204.43:593.79:420.29:550.46:447:40First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:234.24:593.910:380.210:590.36:437:40Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:194.15:514.211:270.211:540.36:427:41Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:084.16:354.412:100.16:417:42Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:514.07:154.612:420.212:480.06:397:43Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:314.07:524.71:240.11:230.06:387:43Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:073.98:274.82:040.11:560.06:377:44Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:433.89:014.92:420.02:280.06:367:45Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:183.79:364.93:180.13:010.16:357:46Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:533.610:114.83:550.13:350.26:337:47Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:293.510:494.74:330.24:100.36:327:47Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:083.311:294.55:120.44:490.46:317:48Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:513.35:540.55:330.56:307:49Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:144.412:403.36:400.56:240.66:297:50Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:044.31:373.47:310.57:240.66:287:50Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:014.32:393.68:250.48:310.56:277:51Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:014.23:414.09:190.39:400.36:257:52Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:024.34:404.510:130.010:460.16:247:53Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:004.45:375.011:05-0.311:47-0.26:237:54Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:574.56:305.511:55-0.56:227:54Waning Crescent30Wed
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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