Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:34 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 6:53 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:014.45:264.511:08-0.111:30-0.35:586:32Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:494.66:134.911:51-0.45:576:33Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:364.77:005.312:20-0.512:35-0.65:556:33Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:224.87:475.61:10-0.71:19-0.85:546:34Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:094.78:365.82:00-0.82:04-0.95:536:35Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:584.69:275.82:51-0.82:51-0.85:516:36Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:504.310:205.63:45-0.63:42-0.75:506:36Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:454.111:175.34:41-0.44:37-0.45:496:37Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:463.95:41-0.25:38-0.25:476:38Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:205.012:543.86:450.06:460.15:466:39Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:264.72:053.87:510.17:590.25:456:39Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:344.53:133.98:550.19:100.25:446:40Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:374.44:134.19:520.110:140.25:426:41Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:344.35:064.410:420.011:090.15:416:42Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:244.35:524.611:26-0.111:580.05:406:42Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:094.26:334.812:06-0.15:396:43New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:504.17:114.912:420.012:42-0.15:376:44New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:284.07:474.91:23-0.11:17-0.15:366:45New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:043.98:234.92:020.01:510.05:356:45New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:403.88:584.82:390.02:250.15:346:46Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:173.69:354.73:170.12:590.25:336:47Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:543.510:134.53:560.33:360.45:316:48Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:353.310:554.44:370.44:170.55:306:49Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:203.26:200.56:020.66:297:49First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:414.21:123.27:080.66:550.76:287:50First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:334.12:093.38:000.67:560.76:277:51First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:304.13:093.68:530.59:020.66:267:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:284.14:083.99:450.310:070.46:257:52Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:264.25:034.410:360.111:080.16:247:53Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:224.35:564.911:25-0.26:237:54Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 9:43 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 96% 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 (96% 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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