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 3h 06m at 7:30 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:23 am (3.7 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 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:114.47:253.712:40-0.11:21-0.16:396:08Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:454.48:003.91:18-0.21:52-0.16:376:09Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:184.38:344.01:55-0.22:22-0.26:366:09Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:504.29:094.12:31-0.22:52-0.26:356:10Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:244.09:454.23:10-0.13:24-0.16:336:11Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:013.810:264.33:500.03:57-0.16:326:12Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:413.611:114.34:350.14:360.06:316:13Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:273.35:270.25:220.06:306:14Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:044.412:233.26:260.36:160.06:286:14Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:064.41:273.17:330.37:200.06:276:15Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:144.62:383.28:440.28:30-0.16:266:16Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:224.83:483.59:500.09:40-0.36:246:17Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:275.04:513.910:48-0.210:46-0.66:236:18Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:255.26:484.312:41-0.57:227:18Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:195.37:424.712:46-0.81:30-0.77:207:19New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:105.38:335.11:43-1.02:17-0.97:197:20New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:595.29:225.22:37-1.03:02-0.97:187:21New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:464.910:115.33:29-0.93:46-0.87:167:21Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:344.511:005.14:22-0.74:30-0.67:157:22Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:224.111:504.95:14-0.45:15-0.47:137:23Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:123.66:09-0.16:020.07:127:24Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:434.61:073.37:070.26:530.37:117:25First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:404.32:083.08:110.57:520.57:097:25First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:434.13:152.99:160.68:570.67:087:26First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:474.04:203.010:180.610:030.67:077:27First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:464.05:153.211:110.611:020.57:057:28Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:384.06:023.411:560.411:520.47:047:28Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:224.16:433.712:340.37:037:29Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:024.27:204.012:370.21:080.27:017:30Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:384.37:564.21:180.11:410.07:007:31Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:134.38:304.51:56-0.12:12-0.16:597:31Full Moon31Wed
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 10:26 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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