Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:25 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 8:03 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:353.610:545.04:370.14:170.16:008:17Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:213.711:394.85:180.15:040.26:008:18Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:123.86:020.05:580.36:008:18Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:284.71:083.96:500.06:590.46:008:19First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:214.52:084.27:40-0.18:050.46:008:20First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:204.33:104.68:34-0.29:150.35:598:20First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:224.14:124.99:30-0.310:240.15:598:21Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:244.15:125.310:26-0.511:290.05:598:21Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:264.16:095.711:22-0.65:598:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:254.17:035.912:29-0.212:17-0.75:598:22Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:214.17:566.01:25-0.41:11-0.85:598:22Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:164.28:476.02:18-0.52:04-0.75:598:23Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:094.29:375.83:10-0.52:56-0.65:598:23Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:014.110:255.53:59-0.53:48-0.45:598:24Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:534.011:145.14:48-0.34:40-0.15:598:24Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:464.05:35-0.25:330.25:598:24Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:024.712:403.96:230.06:280.45:598:25Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:504.31:353.97:090.17:270.76:008:25Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:393.92:313.97:560.38:280.86:008:25Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:313.63:254.08:420.39:310.96:008:25Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:243.44:174.19:280.410:290.86:008:26Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:163.35:054.310:140.311:230.76:008:26Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:073.25:504.510:580.36:018:26Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:553.36:324.712:110.611:42 AM0.26:018:26Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:403.47:134.912:550.412:250.16:018:26Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:243.57:535.11:360.31:070.06:018:26New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:063.68:325.22:150.11:49-0.16:028:26New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:483.79:125.22:540.02:32-0.16:028:26New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:313.89:525.23:33-0.13:16-0.16:038:26Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:163.910:355.14:13-0.24:02-0.16:038:26Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 11:14 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 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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