Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:27 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 16m at 3:32 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:343.82:274.87:380.18:440.66:238:12Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:343.63:305.08:340.09:550.66:248:11Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:393.54:345.39:34-0.111:020.46:258:10Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:463.65:365.610:38-0.26:268:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:513.76:355.912:040.211:41 AM-0.46:268:08Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:514.07:316.01:010.012:42-0.66:278:07New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:484.28:236.01:53-0.21:40-0.66:288:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:424.59:135.92:42-0.32:35-0.66:298:05New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:354.710:025.63:29-0.33:30-0.56:298:04Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:264.710:495.24:14-0.34:23-0.26:308:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:184.711:354.74:58-0.25:180.16:318:02Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:104.75:420.06:140.46:318:01Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:234.21:034.66:260.27:140.76:328:00First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:133.81:594.57:120.48:180.96:337:59First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:073.42:584.48:020.69:241.16:347:57First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:073.23:574.48:560.710:281.16:347:56First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:083.14:534.59:520.811:231.06:357:55Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:053.15:434.610:470.76:367:54Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:553.36:294.812:110.911:37 AM0.66:367:53Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:403.57:094.912:520.812:230.56:377:52Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:213.77:475.01:300.61:060.36:387:50Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:593.98:235.12:040.51:460.26:397:49Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:374.18:585.12:370.42:260.26:397:48Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:144.39:335.03:090.33:070.26:407:47Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:534.510:094.83:410.23:490.26:417:45Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:344.710:484.64:140.24:340.36:417:44Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:184.911:304.34:500.25:230.56:427:43Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:075.05:300.26:190.66:437:41Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:184.01:025.16:170.27:210.76:437:40Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:143.82:055.17:100.38:310.86:447:39Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:183.63:135.28:130.39:430.86:457:38Third Quarter31Sat
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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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