Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 5:32 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 40m at 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 - Nov 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:436.210:054.63:05-0.34:03-0.17:326:18Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:356.110:594.53:56-0.24:560.07:336:17Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:315.811:584.44:50-0.15:530.17:336:16Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:305.55:500.16:540.27:346:15Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:044.31:345.26:570.37:560.37:356:14Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:134.42:404.98:100.58:580.37:366:13Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:224.52:454.78:230.58:570.36:375:12Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:254.83:454.69:300.49:500.26:385:12Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:215.04:394.510:300.410:380.16:395:11Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:115.25:284.411:230.311:220.16:405:10Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:565.46:134.312:100.26:415:09New Moon11Thu
12Fri6:385.56:554.312:030.112:540.26:425:09New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:175.57:354.112:420.11:350.26:435:08New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:565.48:144.01:190.22:150.36:445:08New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:345.28:523.91:570.32:550.46:455:07Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:125.09:323.72:340.43:340.56:465:06Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:514.810:143.63:140.64:150.66:475:06Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:334.611:003.53:560.74:570.76:475:05Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:174.411:503.54:420.95:420.86:485:05First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:054.25:341.06:280.86:495:04First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:443.612:574.16:331.07:160.76:505:04First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:403.81:524.07:361.08:050.66:515:04First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:364.12:474.08:380.88:530.46:525:03Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:284.53:414.19:370.69:410.16:535:03Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:195.04:334.210:320.310:29-0.16:545:03Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:085.45:244.311:250.011:17-0.46:555:02Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:575.86:154.412:16-0.26:565:02Full Moon27Sat
28Sun6:466.17:054.512:06-0.61:06-0.46:575:02Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:376.27:574.512:56-0.71:57-0.56:575:02Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:286.28:504.51:48-0.72:48-0.56:585:02Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 2:33 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 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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