Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 7:24 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:17 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:184.17:505.91:21-0.41:07-0.76:018:18New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:104.08:406.02:14-0.41:55-0.66:008:18New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:013.99:285.83:05-0.42:43-0.56:008:19New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:513.810:175.63:56-0.33:32-0.36:008:19Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:423.611:055.24:45-0.24:210.06:008:20Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:343.511:544.85:350.05:120.26:008:20Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:283.46:250.26:050.56:008:21Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:444.51:243.47:140.37:030.75:598:21First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:354.12:223.48:030.48:050.95:598:22First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:273.83:173.68:490.59:090.95:598:22First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:193.64:093.89:330.510:100.95:598:23First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:093.54:564.110:150.411:050.85:598:23Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:583.45:394.410:540.311:550.65:598:24Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:443.46:204.711:340.25:598:24Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:283.47:004.912:410.512:130.15:598:24Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:113.47:415.11:240.312:530.06:008:25Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:543.48:215.32:060.21:34-0.16:008:25Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:373.59:035.42:480.02:16-0.16:008:25Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:213.59:475.43:310.03:01-0.26:008:25Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:083.610:325.44:15-0.13:48-0.16:008:26Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:573.611:215.25:00-0.14:39-0.16:008:26Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:513.75:47-0.15:350.16:018:26Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:125.012:493.96:37-0.16:370.26:018:26Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:064.71:514.17:28-0.27:450.36:018:26Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:044.42:544.48:21-0.28:570.36:028:26Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:054.23:574.89:15-0.310:070.36:028:27Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:073.94:565.110:09-0.311:140.16:028:27Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:073.85:525.411:03-0.46:038:27Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:063.76:455.612:150.011:55 AM-0.46:038:27Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:013.77:365.71:10-0.112:47-0.56:038:27New Moon30Thu
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 10:50 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 44% 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 (44% 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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