Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 6:33 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 24m at 12:29 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:583.57:275.01:080.512:430.26:248:11New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:393.78:055.11:470.41:240.16:248:10New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:193.98:435.22:240.22:050.06:258:10New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:594.09:215.23:000.12:470.06:268:09New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:404.29:595.13:360.03:290.06:268:08Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:234.310:405.04:130.04:140.16:278:07Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:084.411:244.84:520.05:030.26:288:06Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:584.65:340.05:570.36:298:05Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:114.512:524.76:200.06:570.46:298:04First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:054.31:524.97:110.08:030.56:308:03First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:044.02:565.08:080.09:130.56:318:02First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:093.94:015.29:10-0.110:230.46:328:00Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:163.95:045.510:13-0.211:260.26:327:59Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:214.06:035.711:15-0.36:337:58Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:214.26:585.812:240.012:15-0.46:347:57Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:174.47:495.81:16-0.11:10-0.56:347:56Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:094.68:385.72:05-0.22:03-0.46:357:55Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:584.79:245.52:51-0.22:54-0.36:367:54Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:464.810:085.23:35-0.23:43-0.26:377:52Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:334.710:524.94:17-0.14:310.16:377:51Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:194.611:354.54:590.15:200.46:387:50Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:074.55:400.36:110.66:397:49Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:204.112:574.46:220.57:050.96:397:48Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:073.81:504.37:070.78:051.16:407:46Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:593.52:474.37:570.89:081.16:417:45Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:573.43:444.38:510.810:081.16:417:44Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:563.44:394.59:460.811:021.06:427:42Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:513.55:284.710:400.711:490.96:437:41Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:413.76:134.911:300.56:447:40Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:263.96:555.112:310.712:160.46:447:39Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:084.27:345.21:090.51:000.26:457:37New Moon31Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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