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 (tomorrow) : 10:34 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 34m at 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 - Feb 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:324.43:452.810:050.39:32-0.27:075:42Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:324.74:463.011:020.010:34-0.57:075:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:285.15:433.411:54-0.211:32-0.87:065:44Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:215.36:373.812:42-0.57:055:45Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:115.57:294.112:29-1.01:28-0.77:045:46Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:005.58:204.41:24-1.12:13-0.97:035:47Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:485.39:124.72:18-1.12:57-1.07:035:48Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:364.910:054.83:13-1.03:43-0.97:025:48Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:254.411:004.84:10-0.74:29-0.87:015:49Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:173.911:584.75:10-0.45:17-0.67:005:50Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:133.46:14-0.16:10-0.46:595:51Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:004.51:163.07:240.27:08-0.16:585:52Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:064.42:252.88:370.38:130.06:575:53Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:134.33:352.79:460.39:190.16:565:54Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:154.34:372.810:460.310:200.16:555:55Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:104.35:293.011:350.211:130.06:545:56Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:574.46:133.212:170.16:535:57Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:384.46:523.412:540.06:525:58New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:144.47:283.612:40-0.21:27-0.16:515:59New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:484.38:033.71:19-0.21:57-0.16:496:00New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:204.28:363.81:56-0.22:26-0.16:486:01New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:524.19:103.92:33-0.12:54-0.16:476:01Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:233.89:444.03:100.03:22-0.16:466:02Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:563.610:214.03:480.13:510.06:456:03Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:313.311:024.14:300.24:240.16:446:04Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:113.011:504.15:170.45:030.16:426:05First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:002.86:120.55:510.26:416:06First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:474.112:592.77:160.66:500.26:406:07First Quarter28Sat
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 7:38 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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