Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 47m at 6:33 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:17 pm (4.8 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 - Mar 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:174.110:444.44:03-0.44:17-0.36:386:08Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:023.711:334.24:54-0.14:59-0.16:376:09Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:503.35:470.25:430.26:366:10First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:244.012:433.06:460.56:330.46:346:10First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:223.81:432.87:490.67:290.56:336:11First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:233.82:472.88:530.78:310.56:326:12First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:233.83:462.99:510.69:310.46:316:13Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:174.05:383.111:400.511:240.37:297:14Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:044.16:233.312:220.37:287:15Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:464.37:043.612:120.11:000.17:277:15Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:264.57:423.912:55-0.11:35-0.17:257:16Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:034.68:204.21:37-0.32:10-0.27:247:17Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:404.68:584.42:18-0.42:44-0.47:237:18Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:184.59:384.62:59-0.53:19-0.47:217:19Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:574.410:204.83:42-0.53:55-0.57:207:19Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:394.211:054.94:28-0.44:35-0.47:197:20Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:244.011:554.95:18-0.35:19-0.37:177:21Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:153.76:12-0.16:09-0.27:167:22Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:514.81:143.57:140.17:07-0.17:157:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:554.72:213.48:220.18:140.07:137:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:044.73:343.49:330.19:260.07:127:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:144.84:443.610:390.010:37-0.27:107:25Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:184.95:474.011:38-0.211:42-0.37:097:26Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:164.96:424.312:30-0.37:087:26Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:085.07:324.612:41-0.51:17-0.57:067:27New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:564.98:194.91:34-0.62:00-0.67:057:28New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:414.89:035.02:23-0.62:41-0.57:047:29New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:244.59:455.03:10-0.53:20-0.47:027:29New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:064.210:274.93:55-0.43:58-0.37:017:30Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:473.911:084.74:40-0.24:36-0.17:007:31Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:283.611:514.55:260.15:140.26:587:32Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 9:55 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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