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 : 7:30 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 54m at 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 - Jun 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:564.21:373.37:270.57:170.86:018:18First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:464.02:323.58:130.58:180.86:008:18First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:393.93:273.88:590.49:220.76:008:19First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:343.94:214.29:460.210:240.56:008:20Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:293.95:124.710:340.011:230.26:008:20Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:244.06:035.211:22-0.36:008:21Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:174.06:535.612:190.012:10-0.55:598:21Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:104.17:436.01:13-0.31:00-0.75:598:22Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:024.18:346.22:06-0.51:50-0.85:598:22Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:554.29:266.22:58-0.62:42-0.85:598:23Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:494.210:196.03:51-0.63:36-0.75:598:23Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:464.111:145.84:45-0.64:33-0.55:598:23Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:464.15:39-0.55:33-0.35:598:24Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:105.412:484.16:35-0.46:370.05:598:24Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:095.01:544.17:32-0.27:460.26:008:24Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:094.52:594.28:29-0.28:570.46:008:25Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:104.24:014.49:24-0.110:060.46:008:25Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:103.94:574.610:16-0.111:080.46:008:25Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:063.75:484.711:040.06:008:26Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:573.66:334.912:040.411:49 AM0.06:008:26Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:453.57:155.012:530.312:300.06:018:26Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:283.57:545.01:370.21:100.06:018:26New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:093.48:325.02:180.21:480.16:018:26New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:483.49:095.02:570.22:260.16:018:26New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:273.49:464.93:350.23:040.26:028:27New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:063.410:224.84:120.23:420.36:028:27Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:463.411:004.64:490.34:220.46:028:27Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:273.411:394.45:260.35:050.56:038:27Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:113.46:040.35:510.66:038:27Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:204.312:593.66:430.36:440.76:048:27First Quarter30Tue
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 4:23 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 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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