Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 10m at 5:10 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:34 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:243.66:564.912:300.412:130.06:018:18Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:083.57:355.01:150.312:520.06:008:19Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:493.58:135.01:560.21:300.16:008:19Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:283.58:495.02:350.22:080.16:008:20Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:063.59:254.93:130.22:450.16:008:20Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:443.510:014.83:500.23:230.26:008:21Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:233.510:384.74:260.24:010.35:598:21Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:033.411:164.55:030.24:420.45:598:22Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:463.511:564.45:400.35:270.55:598:22Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:323.66:190.36:170.65:598:23Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:414.21:233.77:010.27:130.75:598:23Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:304.02:184.07:470.28:160.65:598:23Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:253.93:164.48:370.09:220.55:598:24Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:233.94:144.89:30-0.110:270.35:598:24Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:243.95:125.210:24-0.411:300.16:008:24Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:243.96:085.611:20-0.66:008:25Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:234.07:026.012:28-0.212:15-0.86:008:25New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:204.27:566.21:24-0.41:11-0.96:008:25New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:164.38:496.22:18-0.62:06-0.96:008:26New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:124.49:426.13:11-0.73:02-0.96:008:26Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:084.510:345.84:03-0.73:58-0.76:018:26Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:054.511:275.44:54-0.64:56-0.46:018:26Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:034.45:46-0.55:56-0.16:018:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:214.91:034.46:39-0.46:590.26:018:26First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:164.42:044.47:32-0.28:050.46:028:27First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:134.03:054.48:250.09:120.66:028:27First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:113.74:034.49:170.110:160.66:028:27First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:093.54:574.510:080.211:140.66:038:27Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:033.35:464.610:560.26:038:27Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:533.36:304.712:060.611:41 AM0.26:048:27Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 8:22 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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