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 3h 08m 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 - Aug 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:124.912:545.06:22-0.46:590.16:238:12First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:094.51:574.97:17-0.38:070.36:248:11First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:104.13:024.98:15-0.19:170.56:258:10First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:153.94:055.09:160.010:250.56:258:09Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:203.75:055.010:160.111:250.56:268:08Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:203.75:595.111:130.16:278:07Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:153.86:485.112:190.412:050.16:288:06Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:033.97:315.11:060.312:520.16:288:05Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:474.08:115.11:480.21:350.16:298:04Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:274.18:485.02:260.22:160.16:308:03Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:064.19:244.93:020.22:550.26:308:02Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:434.29:594.73:360.23:340.36:318:01Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:204.210:334.54:090.34:130.46:328:00Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:584.211:094.34:420.34:530.66:337:59Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:384.211:464.05:160.45:360.76:337:58Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:214.25:520.56:230.96:347:57Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:283.81:094.26:320.67:161.06:357:55Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:153.72:034.37:180.68:161.06:357:54Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:103.63:014.58:110.59:190.96:367:53Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:113.64:014.89:100.410:210.86:377:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:133.74:595.110:100.211:180.56:387:51Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:134.05:545.411:090.06:387:49Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:104.46:465.712:110.212:07-0.36:397:48Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:054.77:375.91:01-0.11:02-0.56:407:47New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:575.18:276.01:49-0.31:57-0.76:407:46New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:505.49:175.92:36-0.52:51-0.76:417:44New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:425.610:075.63:24-0.63:46-0.66:427:43Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:365.610:585.34:12-0.64:42-0.46:437:42Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:325.611:524.95:02-0.45:41-0.16:437:41Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:315.45:55-0.26:430.26:447:39First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:504.51:335.26:510.07:500.56:457:38First Quarter31Thu
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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