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 2h 20m 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 - Jul 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:393.37:104.812:510.512:240.16:048:27Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:223.47:494.91:320.41:040.16:058:26Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:023.58:264.92:110.31:440.16:058:26Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:413.69:024.92:480.22:220.16:068:26Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:193.69:374.93:230.13:010.16:068:26Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:573.710:124.83:570.13:400.26:078:26Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:363.710:494.64:320.14:200.36:078:26Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:183.811:284.45:060.15:040.46:088:25Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:024.05:430.15:530.56:088:25Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:104.312:524.16:240.16:480.56:098:25Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:584.11:474.47:100.07:500.66:098:24Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:533.92:464.68:01-0.18:570.56:108:24Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:533.83:485.08:58-0.210:050.46:118:24Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:573.84:505.39:57-0.411:100.26:118:23Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:023.95:495.610:58-0.56:128:23Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:044.06:465.912:11-0.111:58 AM-0.76:138:22Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:034.37:416.01:07-0.312:57-0.86:138:22New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:004.58:336.02:00-0.51:53-0.96:148:21New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:554.69:245.92:50-0.62:49-0.86:148:21New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:494.710:145.63:40-0.63:44-0.66:158:20Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:434.811:035.24:28-0.64:39-0.46:168:20Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:374.711:534.75:16-0.45:350.06:178:19Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:324.66:04-0.26:330.36:178:18First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:444.31:294.56:530.07:340.66:188:18First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:373.92:274.47:430.28:380.86:198:17First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:333.53:264.48:350.39:430.96:198:16First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:313.34:224.49:290.410:420.96:208:15Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:293.35:144.510:210.411:350.86:218:15Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:223.36:004.611:100.46:218:14Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:093.46:434.712:210.711:57 AM0.36:228:13Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:533.67:224.91:020.512:400.26:238:12Full Moon31Sat
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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