Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 10:34 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:33 pm (5.6 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 - Jan 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:544.611:304.14:26-0.25:10-0.37:165:13Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:464.25:270.05:59-0.37:175:14Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:304.212:433.86:340.16:51-0.37:175:14Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:334.51:443.57:460.27:46-0.37:175:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:374.72:503.38:590.28:45-0.47:175:16Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:404.93:553.210:070.19:44-0.47:175:17Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:395.14:563.211:08-0.110:42-0.57:175:18Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:355.25:533.312:03-0.27:175:18Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:275.36:443.412:53-0.37:175:19New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:155.27:333.512:29-0.51:39-0.37:175:20New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:005.18:193.61:18-0.52:22-0.37:175:21New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:434.99:033.62:05-0.43:02-0.37:175:22Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:244.69:463.62:50-0.33:41-0.27:165:23Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:044.210:293.63:35-0.14:18-0.17:165:24Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:423.911:133.54:210.14:540.17:165:25Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:223.55:090.45:300.27:165:26First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:003.512:043.16:020.66:080.37:155:27First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:503.612:522.87:020.76:510.37:155:28First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:443.71:462.68:060.77:400.37:155:29First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:403.82:462.69:110.78:330.37:145:30Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:364.03:452.610:090.69:280.17:145:31Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:294.24:402.711:010.410:220.07:145:32Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:184.55:302.911:470.111:13-0.37:135:33Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:044.86:173.212:29-0.17:135:34Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:495.07:033.512:02-0.51:10-0.37:125:35Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:335.27:493.812:51-0.71:51-0.57:115:36Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:165.28:364.11:40-0.82:31-0.67:115:36Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:005.09:244.32:30-0.83:12-0.77:105:37Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:464.710:154.53:22-0.73:54-0.77:105:38Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:334.311:094.64:17-0.54:39-0.77:095:39Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:243.95:17-0.35:27-0.67:085:40Third Quarter31Sun
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 2:03 pm — 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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