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 35m 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 - Jun 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:043.810:315.74:09-0.33:47-0.46:018:18Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:573.811:245.54:59-0.34:40-0.26:008:18Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:543.85:52-0.25:38-0.16:008:19Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:195.212:563.86:47-0.26:420.16:008:19Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:184.92:024.07:44-0.17:530.26:008:20Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:204.63:094.28:42-0.29:060.36:008:20Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:224.44:124.59:37-0.210:160.36:008:21Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:244.25:104.910:30-0.311:210.25:598:21Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:224.06:035.111:21-0.35:598:22Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:163.96:525.312:190.112:08-0.35:598:22Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:073.87:385.41:120.012:53-0.35:598:23New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:543.78:215.42:01-0.11:37-0.25:598:23New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:403.69:035.32:47-0.12:19-0.15:598:24New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:233.59:455.23:300.03:010.05:598:24New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:063.410:255.04:120.13:420.15:598:24Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:493.411:064.74:540.24:250.36:008:25Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:343.311:484.55:360.35:090.56:008:25Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:213.36:170.45:570.76:008:25Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:314.21:103.36:590.56:490.86:008:25First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:164.02:023.47:410.57:460.96:008:26First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:033.82:553.68:230.58:480.96:018:26First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:543.63:463.99:070.49:490.86:018:26First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:463.54:364.39:510.310:480.66:018:26Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:393.55:244.710:370.111:420.46:018:26Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:323.56:125.111:24-0.16:028:27Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:233.67:005.512:340.212:11-0.36:028:27Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:143.77:485.71:240.01:00-0.56:028:27Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:043.88:375.92:13-0.21:50-0.66:038:27Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:563.99:275.93:02-0.42:42-0.66:038:27Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:494.010:185.83:52-0.43:35-0.66:048:27Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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