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 (tomorrow) : 7:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 38m at 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 - Jul 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:444.111:105.64:42-0.54:31-0.56:048:27Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:424.25:33-0.45:31-0.36:048:27Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:045.212:424.36:26-0.46:350.06:058:26Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:004.81:464.47:19-0.37:430.26:058:26Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:594.42:504.68:14-0.38:550.36:068:26Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:004.13:534.79:09-0.210:040.46:068:26Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:023.84:514.910:03-0.211:090.46:078:26Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:023.65:455.010:56-0.16:078:26Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:583.56:355.112:070.311:46 AM-0.16:088:25Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:493.57:215.212:590.212:33-0.16:098:25New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:363.58:035.21:450.21:170.06:098:25New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:193.58:445.12:280.11:590.06:108:24New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:013.59:225.03:080.12:400.16:108:24New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:413.510:004.93:460.23:200.26:118:23Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:203.510:374.74:230.24:000.36:128:23Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:013.511:144.54:590.34:420.46:128:23Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:423.611:524.25:350.35:250.66:138:22Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:263.66:100.46:120.76:148:22Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:324.01:133.76:480.47:050.86:148:21First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:153.82:033.97:280.48:030.96:158:20First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:043.62:564.28:120.49:060.96:168:20First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:593.53:524.59:010.310:090.76:168:19Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:573.44:474.99:540.111:100.56:178:19Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:563.55:425.210:49-0.16:188:18Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:533.66:355.612:060.311:44 AM-0.36:188:17Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:493.97:275.912:590.012:39-0.56:198:17Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:444.18:196.11:50-0.21:34-0.76:208:16Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:384.49:106.12:40-0.42:29-0.86:208:15Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:324.610:015.93:29-0.53:24-0.76:218:14Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:274.710:525.64:18-0.54:21-0.66:228:13Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:234.811:455.25:07-0.55:20-0.36:238:13Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 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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