Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 17m at 10:59 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:42 am (3.5 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 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:424.911:594.85:20-0.45:42-0.16:238:12Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:394.96:08-0.36:450.26:248:11First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:534.31:394.86:58-0.17:520.56:258:10First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:503.82:414.87:500.19:020.76:258:09First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:513.53:444.88:460.310:110.86:268:08First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:553.24:444.89:440.411:130.86:278:07Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:573.25:384.810:410.46:288:06Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:523.26:274.812:070.711:34 AM0.46:288:05Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:403.37:114.912:530.712:220.46:298:04Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:233.57:505.01:340.61:050.36:308:03Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:023.68:265.02:100.51:460.36:318:02Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:393.89:004.92:440.42:250.36:318:01Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:153.99:334.83:160.43:020.36:328:00Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:514.010:064.73:460.43:400.46:337:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:274.110:394.44:160.44:200.56:337:58Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:044.211:134.24:460.45:010.66:347:57Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:454.411:523.95:170.45:470.76:357:55Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:304.55:530.46:400.96:367:54Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:363.71:234.66:360.57:400.96:367:53Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:293.52:234.87:270.48:480.96:377:52Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:313.43:285.08:260.49:580.86:387:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:393.44:345.39:320.211:030.66:387:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:473.65:365.610:390.06:397:48Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:513.96:335.812:010.411:43 AM-0.26:407:47Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:494.47:276.012:540.112:44-0.56:407:46New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:444.88:186.01:43-0.11:42-0.66:417:44New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:385.19:075.82:29-0.32:37-0.66:427:43New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:305.49:555.53:14-0.43:32-0.56:437:42Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:225.510:435.13:59-0.44:28-0.26:437:40Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:145.511:324.64:44-0.25:240.16:447:39Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:085.35:310.06:240.46:457:38Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 1:50 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 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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