Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 5:49 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:22 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:363.911:005.44:36-0.24:21-0.26:018:18Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:293.911:515.25:24-0.25:15-0.16:008:18Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:264.06:15-0.26:140.16:008:19First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:454.91:284.17:09-0.27:190.26:008:19First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:444.72:324.38:05-0.28:300.26:008:20First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:464.43:374.69:02-0.39:410.26:008:20First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:494.24:384.99:58-0.310:490.16:008:21Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:514.15:355.210:53-0.411:510.05:598:21Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:504.16:295.411:45-0.55:598:22Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:444.07:195.612:47-0.112:36-0.55:598:22Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:364.08:065.61:39-0.21:24-0.55:598:23Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:253.98:515.52:28-0.32:10-0.45:598:23Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:123.99:355.43:14-0.22:55-0.25:598:24Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:583.810:185.13:58-0.23:40-0.15:598:24Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:433.711:004.84:420.04:240.15:598:24Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:293.611:424.55:240.15:090.46:008:25Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:163.56:060.25:570.66:008:25Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:254.21:063.56:480.36:490.86:008:25Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:104.01:583.67:310.47:460.96:008:25Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:573.72:503.78:150.48:460.96:008:26Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:483.53:423.99:000.49:460.96:008:26Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:413.44:324.29:460.310:440.76:018:26Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:333.45:204.510:320.211:360.56:018:26Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:253.56:064.811:180.06:018:26Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:143.66:515.212:250.312:04-0.26:028:27Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:033.77:365.41:120.112:51-0.36:028:27New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:513.98:215.61:58-0.11:38-0.56:028:27New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:404.09:085.72:43-0.32:27-0.56:038:27New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:294.19:555.73:29-0.43:17-0.56:038:27Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:214.310:455.54:16-0.54:10-0.56:038:27Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 9:05 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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