Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:27 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 52m at 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 - Apr 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:243.311:474.45:290.35:050.36:577:32Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:063.06:150.55:450.56:557:33Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:344.212:542.87:070.76:320.76:547:34Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:274.01:522.78:060.97:300.86:537:35Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:283.92:592.89:090.98:370.86:517:35Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:323.94:032.910:070.89:450.76:507:36Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:304.04:593.310:560.610:470.56:497:37Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:214.25:473.711:380.411:410.26:487:38Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:084.36:314.212:160.16:467:39Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:514.57:144.712:310.012:53-0.16:457:39Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:344.57:575.11:19-0.31:31-0.46:447:40New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:174.58:405.52:07-0.52:10-0.56:427:41New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:004.49:265.72:55-0.52:51-0.66:417:42New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:464.210:145.83:45-0.53:34-0.66:407:42Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:354.011:055.74:37-0.44:21-0.56:397:43Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:283.75:32-0.25:13-0.36:377:44Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:015.412:273.56:320.06:120.06:367:45First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:045.11:353.47:380.27:200.26:357:45First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:124.82:503.48:460.38:370.36:347:46First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:224.64:023.69:510.29:530.36:337:47First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:284.55:054.010:480.111:020.26:317:48Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:264.46:004.311:380.06:307:49Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:184.46:474.612:010.112:22-0.16:297:49Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:044.27:294.912:530.01:01-0.16:287:50Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:454.18:085.01:400.01:37-0.16:277:51Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:253.98:455.12:23-0.12:11-0.16:267:52Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:023.89:215.13:040.02:440.06:257:52Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:393.69:585.03:440.13:180.26:247:53Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:173.410:354.84:240.23:520.36:237:54Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:553.211:154.65:040.44:300.56:227:55Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 6:29 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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