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 5h 03m 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 - Jul 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:034.111:204.94:54-0.24:520.06:038:26Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:554.25:37-0.25:470.16:048:26Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:084.712:504.46:24-0.36:470.26:048:26First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:014.41:494.67:14-0.37:530.36:058:26First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:584.12:524.88:08-0.39:030.36:058:26First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:003.93:555.19:06-0.310:120.36:068:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:053.84:575.310:05-0.411:180.16:068:26Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:093.85:565.511:05-0.56:078:25Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:103.96:515.712:180.012:02-0.56:078:25Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:074.07:425.71:12-0.212:57-0.66:088:25Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:014.18:315.72:03-0.31:50-0.56:098:25Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:514.29:175.52:50-0.32:40-0.46:098:24Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:404.210:025.23:36-0.33:29-0.36:108:24Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:274.210:454.94:19-0.24:170.06:108:23Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:144.111:274.55:00-0.15:040.26:118:23Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:014.15:410.15:530.56:128:23Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:094.212:494.06:220.26:450.76:128:22Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:523.81:404.07:030.37:410.96:138:22Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:393.52:334.07:470.48:421.06:148:21Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:303.33:284.18:340.59:431.06:148:21Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:253.24:214.39:240.510:410.96:158:20Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:213.25:114.510:150.411:330.86:168:19Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:153.35:584.711:050.36:168:19Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:053.46:425.012:200.611:53 AM0.16:178:18Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:523.67:245.21:020.412:40-0.16:188:17New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:373.98:065.31:430.21:26-0.26:188:17New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:224.18:485.42:230.02:13-0.36:198:16New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:084.49:305.43:03-0.23:00-0.36:208:15New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:544.610:145.23:44-0.33:49-0.36:208:14Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:434.711:015.04:26-0.44:40-0.26:218:14Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:354.911:504.75:11-0.45:360.06:228:13Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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