Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 06m at 9:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:32 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:394.110:034.43:25-0.43:37-0.36:386:08Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:193.710:454.34:11-0.14:13-0.16:376:09Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:593.311:304.14:590.24:500.16:366:10Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:443.05:500.45:310.36:346:10Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:203.912:342.76:480.66:190.56:336:11Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:173.81:352.57:540.87:170.66:326:12Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:203.82:422.59:000.88:220.66:316:13Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:233.83:452.79:580.79:260.56:296:14Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:194.04:382.910:470.510:220.36:286:15Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:074.26:243.312:270.37:277:15Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:494.47:053.612:120.11:040.17:257:16Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:294.67:454.012:58-0.21:39-0.17:247:17New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:084.78:254.41:42-0.42:13-0.37:237:18New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:464.69:064.72:25-0.52:48-0.57:217:19New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:264.59:484.93:10-0.63:24-0.57:207:19New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:074.310:335.13:57-0.54:02-0.67:197:20Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:514.011:215.14:46-0.44:44-0.57:177:21Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:393.75:40-0.25:30-0.47:167:22Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:155.012:343.46:390.06:24-0.27:147:22First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:164.91:383.27:460.27:270.07:137:23First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:244.72:523.18:590.38:400.17:127:24First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:374.74:083.210:100.29:560.17:107:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:464.75:163.511:120.111:07-0.17:097:26Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:474.76:143.912:06-0.17:087:26Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:414.87:044.312:09-0.212:52-0.27:067:27Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:284.77:504.61:03-0.31:34-0.37:057:28Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:114.68:324.81:52-0.42:12-0.47:047:29Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:524.49:124.92:38-0.42:48-0.37:027:29Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:304.29:504.93:21-0.33:22-0.27:017:30Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:083.910:284.84:04-0.13:55-0.17:007:31Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:453.611:064.64:460.14:290.16:587:32Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 12:41 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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