Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:34 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 4:42 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:173.47:505.51:310.112:58-0.26:048:27Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:073.58:365.42:190.01:47-0.26:048:27Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:543.59:205.33:040.02:34-0.16:058:26Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:393.510:025.13:470.13:180.06:058:26Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:233.510:424.84:270.14:030.26:068:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:063.511:214.55:060.24:470.46:068:26Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:513.55:430.35:330.66:078:26Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:004.212:363.66:190.46:230.86:078:26Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:393.91:233.76:550.47:170.96:088:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:223.62:133.87:330.58:161.06:088:25Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:083.33:054.08:140.59:181.06:098:25Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:003.13:574.38:590.410:200.96:108:24Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:563.04:494.59:480.411:180.86:108:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:523.05:404.910:400.26:118:24Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:473.16:305.212:110.611:32 AM0.06:118:23Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:403.37:195.51:000.412:24-0.26:128:23New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:313.58:075.71:470.11:16-0.36:138:22New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:223.88:555.72:32-0.12:08-0.56:138:22New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:134.09:425.73:17-0.23:01-0.56:148:21New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:054.310:305.54:02-0.33:55-0.46:158:21Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:584.511:195.24:47-0.44:52-0.36:158:20Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:544.75:33-0.45:52-0.16:168:19Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:094.712:524.86:20-0.46:560.26:178:19First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:034.31:534.97:11-0.38:050.46:178:18First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:023.92:575.08:04-0.19:170.56:188:17First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:053.54:015.09:020.010:270.66:198:17Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:113.35:025.110:020.011:310.56:208:16Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:153.35:595.211:010.16:208:15Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:133.46:505.212:280.411:57 AM0.16:218:14Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:053.57:375.21:170.412:480.16:228:14Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:523.68:195.22:010.31:350.06:228:13Full Moon31Fri
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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