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 19m 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 - Aug 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:103.99:335.23:130.12:550.06:238:12New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:523.910:114.93:510.13:370.16:248:11Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:323.910:494.74:280.24:200.36:258:10Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:133.911:264.45:030.35:030.56:258:09Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:563.95:380.45:480.76:268:08Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:044.012:404.06:130.56:380.96:278:07First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:443.71:284.06:510.67:331.06:278:06First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:303.52:204.17:330.68:331.16:288:05First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:213.33:154.38:200.69:371.16:298:04First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:183.24:114.59:120.610:380.96:308:03Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:173.25:054.810:070.411:330.86:308:02Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:143.45:575.111:030.26:318:01Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:083.66:465.412:220.511:56 AM0.06:328:00Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:003.97:345.71:090.312:49-0.26:327:59Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:504.28:215.81:540.01:41-0.46:337:58Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:394.69:085.82:38-0.22:33-0.56:347:57Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:294.89:565.73:22-0.33:26-0.56:357:56Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:215.010:445.44:06-0.44:20-0.46:357:55Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:155.211:345.04:52-0.45:18-0.16:367:53Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:115.25:40-0.36:190.16:377:52Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:284.51:115.26:31-0.27:260.46:377:51Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:264.12:165.27:270.08:370.66:387:50Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:313.83:225.18:280.29:480.66:397:48Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:393.74:275.29:320.310:540.66:407:47Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:463.65:275.210:350.311:520.66:407:46Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:463.76:205.211:340.36:417:45Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:383.97:085.312:420.512:260.26:427:43Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:244.07:505.21:260.41:130.26:427:42New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:064.28:295.22:050.41:560.26:437:41New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:454.39:055.02:410.32:370.26:447:40New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:224.49:404.83:140.43:160.36:447:38New Moon31Wed
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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