Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:33 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 24m at 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 - May 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:454.35:234.210:590.111:240.36:207:56Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:394.26:124.411:450.16:207:57Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:264.16:554.612:160.312:260.06:197:57Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:094.07:344.81:030.21:030.06:187:58New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:484.08:104.91:450.11:380.06:177:59New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:263.98:455.02:250.12:110.06:168:00New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:023.89:204.93:030.12:440.16:158:00New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:383.69:554.93:400.13:180.26:148:01Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:153.510:314.84:180.23:530.36:138:02Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:533.411:104.64:570.34:310.46:128:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:343.311:524.55:380.45:120.56:128:03Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:213.26:210.55:590.66:118:04Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:394.41:133.37:090.56:540.76:108:05First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:314.32:113.47:590.57:560.76:098:06First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:284.23:113.78:520.39:030.66:098:06First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:274.24:104.19:440.110:090.36:088:07Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:264.35:064.710:35-0.111:120.16:078:08Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:234.46:005.211:25-0.46:078:09Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:184.56:525.712:12-0.212:15-0.66:068:09Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:114.57:446.01:08-0.51:05-0.86:058:10Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:044.58:356.22:03-0.71:55-0.96:058:11Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:574.49:276.32:57-0.82:46-0.96:048:12Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:524.310:206.13:51-0.73:39-0.86:048:12Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:484.211:155.84:45-0.64:34-0.56:038:13Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:464.15:41-0.45:33-0.26:038:14Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:125.412:493.96:39-0.26:350.16:038:14Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:114.91:543.97:37-0.17:430.36:028:15Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:124.53:003.98:350.08:530.56:028:16Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:134.24:014.19:310.110:000.66:018:16Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:114.04:564.210:210.111:010.56:018:17Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:053.85:444.411:070.111:540.56:018:17Waning Crescent31Sat
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 3:31 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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