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 16m 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 - Feb 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:574.52:133.38:180.18:13-0.57:085:41First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:044.73:233.49:28-0.19:19-0.67:075:42Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:094.94:293.610:31-0.310:24-0.77:065:43Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:095.15:293.811:28-0.511:24-0.97:055:44Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:045.26:244.112:20-0.77:055:45Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:545.37:164.312:20-1.01:08-0.87:045:46Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:425.28:044.41:12-1.01:53-0.97:035:47Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:285.08:514.52:02-0.92:36-0.87:025:48Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:124.69:384.42:51-0.73:18-0.77:015:49Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:554.310:234.33:39-0.53:59-0.57:005:50Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:383.811:104.14:27-0.24:40-0.36:595:51Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:233.45:180.15:220.06:585:52Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:003.912:113.16:120.46:080.26:575:53Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:543.81:042.97:120.67:000.36:565:54Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:523.72:052.78:160.67:570.46:555:55Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:523.73:072.89:180.68:570.36:545:56Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:483.84:042.910:120.59:530.26:535:57Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:384.04:533.110:580.310:430.06:525:58Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:234.25:383.411:390.111:29-0.26:515:58Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:044.46:193.712:16-0.16:505:59New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:434.56:594.012:12-0.312:52-0.36:496:00New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:214.67:394.212:55-0.51:27-0.56:486:01New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:594.68:204.51:37-0.62:03-0.66:466:02New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:394.59:024.72:21-0.62:41-0.66:456:03Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:204.49:474.83:06-0.63:21-0.76:446:04Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:054.110:374.83:55-0.54:04-0.66:436:05Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:543.911:314.74:48-0.34:53-0.56:426:06Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:493.65:47-0.15:48-0.46:406:06First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:334.712:533.46:540.06:50-0.36:396:07First Quarter29Sun
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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