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 5h 00m at 6:27 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:29 am (3.9 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 - Jul 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:264.18:555.82:28-0.42:13-0.66:048:27Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:174.19:425.63:17-0.43:03-0.46:048:27Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:074.010:285.34:04-0.33:52-0.26:058:26Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:564.011:144.94:50-0.24:410.06:058:26Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:463.911:594.65:35-0.15:310.36:068:26Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:363.86:190.16:230.56:068:26Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:444.21:283.87:030.27:190.76:078:26Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:313.82:213.87:470.48:190.96:078:26Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:213.63:153.98:320.49:200.96:088:25Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:133.44:074.19:180.410:190.96:088:25Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:073.34:564.310:050.411:130.86:098:25Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:593.35:424.510:510.36:108:24Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:483.36:264.812:020.611:37 AM0.26:108:24Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:353.57:085.012:470.412:210.06:118:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:203.67:505.21:300.21:06-0.16:118:23New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:043.88:315.42:110.11:50-0.26:128:23New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:483.99:135.42:52-0.12:35-0.36:138:22New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:344.19:575.43:33-0.23:22-0.36:138:22Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:214.210:425.34:15-0.34:11-0.26:148:21Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:114.411:295.04:59-0.35:03-0.16:158:21Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:054.55:45-0.36:000.06:158:20Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:204.71:024.66:34-0.37:030.26:168:19First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:154.42:044.87:26-0.38:110.36:178:19First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:154.23:084.98:23-0.29:210.36:178:18First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:194.04:125.19:23-0.210:300.36:188:17Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:253.95:135.310:23-0.311:340.26:198:17Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:283.96:105.511:21-0.36:198:16Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:264.07:025.612:310.012:17-0.46:208:15Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:204.17:515.61:22-0.11:10-0.46:218:14Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:104.28:375.52:10-0.11:59-0.36:228:14Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:574.29:205.32:55-0.12:46-0.26:228:13Full Moon31Tue
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 9:28 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 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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