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 4h 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 - Aug 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:224.85:57-0.46:230.06:238:12Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:394.71:234.86:49-0.37:290.36:248:11Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:374.32:264.87:44-0.18:390.56:258:10Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:383.93:294.88:400.19:490.66:258:09Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:423.64:304.99:380.210:530.66:268:08Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:443.55:264.910:350.211:510.66:278:07Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:413.56:175.011:280.36:288:06Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:323.57:025.012:410.512:160.26:288:05Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:173.67:445.11:240.41:010.26:298:04New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:583.78:225.12:040.41:420.26:308:03New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:363.88:585.02:400.32:210.26:308:02New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:133.99:324.93:140.33:000.36:318:01New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:504.010:064.73:470.33:380.36:328:00Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:274.010:404.54:190.44:170.56:337:59Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:044.111:164.34:510.44:570.66:337:58Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:444.111:534.15:230.55:420.76:347:57Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:284.25:590.56:310.96:357:55First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:363.81:184.46:390.57:280.96:367:54First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:253.62:144.57:270.58:310.96:367:53First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:223.53:144.88:210.49:370.86:377:52First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:253.54:165.19:210.310:420.76:387:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:303.75:175.410:230.111:410.46:387:49Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:324.06:145.711:25-0.26:397:48Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:304.37:086.012:350.112:24-0.46:407:47Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:264.78:006.11:25-0.11:21-0.66:407:46Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:195.08:506.12:14-0.32:17-0.76:417:44Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:135.39:405.83:01-0.53:13-0.66:427:43Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:065.410:305.53:49-0.54:09-0.56:437:42Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:005.511:225.14:36-0.45:06-0.26:437:41Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:565.45:25-0.26:060.16:447:39Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:154.612:555.26:160.07:100.56:457:38Third Quarter31Tue
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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