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 (tomorrow) : 5:10 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 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 - Nov 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:004.75:200.96:251.07:316:18Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:253.611:49 AM4.55:101.06:141.06:325:17First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:203.712:444.46:081.07:060.96:335:16First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:193.91:414.47:121.07:590.76:345:16First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:194.22:394.58:180.88:500.56:355:15Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:164.63:364.69:220.59:390.26:365:14Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:105.24:304.710:210.210:28-0.16:365:13Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:025.75:224.811:17-0.111:17-0.46:375:12Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:546.16:144.812:11-0.36:385:11Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:456.47:054.812:06-0.61:04-0.46:395:11Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:366.57:574.812:57-0.71:56-0.46:405:10Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:296.58:514.71:48-0.62:50-0.46:415:09Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:236.29:474.52:42-0.53:45-0.26:425:09Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:195.910:474.43:38-0.34:41-0.16:435:08Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:175.411:524.34:390.05:400.16:445:07Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:185.05:450.36:400.36:455:07Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:594.21:224.66:550.57:390.46:465:06Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:054.32:244.38:060.78:350.46:475:06Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:064.53:224.19:120.79:260.46:485:05Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:004.64:144.010:100.610:110.46:495:05Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:474.85:013.911:000.510:520.36:505:04Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:294.95:433.911:450.511:300.36:505:04Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:085.06:223.812:260.46:515:04New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:455.16:593.812:060.21:040.36:525:03New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:215.17:363.812:420.21:410.36:535:03New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:565.18:133.71:180.32:180.36:545:03New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:335.08:503.71:540.32:550.46:555:02Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:094.99:293.62:310.43:320.46:565:02Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:484.710:113.63:110.54:110.56:575:02Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:294.610:573.63:540.64:510.56:585:02Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 2:05 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 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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