Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 2:37 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 8:53 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Mar 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:564.411:295.24:46-0.84:55-0.97:407:07Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:484.05:42-0.55:45-0.67:397:08Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:244.912:443.66:42-0.26:39-0.37:387:09Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:254.61:463.37:470.17:400.07:367:09Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:294.32:543.18:550.38:460.27:357:10Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:364.14:023.110:020.49:530.37:347:11Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:394.15:043.211:010.410:550.27:337:12Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:334.15:553.411:500.311:480.27:317:13Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:204.16:403.612:320.27:307:14Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:014.27:193.812:340.01:080.17:297:14Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:384.27:554.01:16-0.11:410.07:277:15New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:124.28:294.21:54-0.12:12-0.17:267:16New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:454.19:034.32:31-0.22:43-0.27:257:17New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:184.09:364.43:07-0.13:13-0.17:237:18New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:513.910:114.53:43-0.13:44-0.17:227:18Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:253.710:484.54:210.04:160.07:217:19Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:023.511:294.45:010.14:530.07:197:20Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:443.35:460.35:350.17:187:21Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:164.412:333.26:370.46:250.17:177:21First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:114.41:323.27:350.47:250.27:157:22First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:144.42:393.38:400.48:330.17:147:23First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:214.53:493.59:450.29:45-0.17:127:24Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:264.64:554.010:450.010:54-0.37:117:25Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:274.85:554.511:39-0.311:58-0.67:107:25Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:244.96:505.012:30-0.67:087:26Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:175.07:435.412:57-0.81:18-0.97:077:27Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:075.08:335.71:52-1.02:05-1.07:067:28Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:574.89:235.82:45-1.02:52-1.07:047:28Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:464.610:135.73:38-0.93:39-0.97:037:29Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:354.311:045.44:30-0.64:27-0.67:017:30Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:273.911:575.15:24-0.35:17-0.37:007:31Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 11:45 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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