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 1h 58m 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 - Nov 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:283.63:484.49:131.110:101.07:316:18Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:233.84:404.310:141.010:530.87:326:17Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:104.15:254.311:060.911:320.77:336:16Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:524.46:064.411:530.77:346:15Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:304.76:444.412:060.612:350.67:356:14Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:065.07:204.412:390.41:150.47:366:14New Moon6Sat
7Sun6:425.26:574.31:120.312:550.36:375:13New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:185.47:344.212:460.21:340.36:385:12New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:565.58:134.11:210.22:150.36:395:11New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:365.58:544.01:580.22:580.36:405:10Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:205.59:393.92:390.23:440.36:405:10Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:075.410:303.83:240.34:340.46:415:09Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:015.311:293.74:150.45:300.56:425:08First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:005.15:150.56:300.56:435:08First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:343.81:045.06:230.57:310.46:445:07First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:434.12:104.97:370.58:300.36:455:07First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:504.43:134.88:490.49:250.16:465:06Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:514.94:124.89:560.210:16-0.26:475:06Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:475.35:064.710:570.011:05-0.36:485:05Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:385.75:584.611:53-0.211:51-0.46:495:05Full Moon20Sat
21Sun6:275.96:474.512:45-0.36:505:04Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:156.07:354.312:37-0.41:35-0.36:515:04Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:015.98:224.21:21-0.32:23-0.26:525:03Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:475.79:093.92:06-0.23:120.06:535:03Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:335.49:573.72:510.14:000.26:535:03Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:205.010:483.53:380.34:490.46:545:03Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:104.711:423.44:270.65:400.66:555:02Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:024.45:210.86:330.76:565:02Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:403.412:564.16:210.97:240.76:575:02Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:403.41:523.97:261.08:130.76:585:02Third 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 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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