Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 03m at 9:44 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:25 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:044.67:255.112:550.51:020.37:056:56Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:435.08:035.11:290.31:440.27:066:55Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:235.38:435.12:040.22:270.17:076:53Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:045.59:235.02:410.13:120.17:086:52Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:475.710:064.83:190.03:590.17:086:51Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:345.710:534.54:000.14:500.37:096:49Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:255.711:454.34:460.15:450.47:106:48Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:225.65:370.36:460.67:116:47Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:454.11:255.46:360.47:540.77:116:45Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:524.02:345.37:440.59:030.77:126:44Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:054.13:435.38:570.510:080.67:136:43Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:144.34:475.310:080.411:050.47:146:41Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:164.65:445.411:130.311:560.37:156:40Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:114.96:355.312:110.17:156:39Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:005.27:235.312:420.11:040.07:166:38New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:465.58:075.11:240.01:520.07:176:36New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:295.68:494.92:040.12:380.17:186:35New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:105.69:294.62:420.13:230.27:196:34New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:505.510:104.33:190.34:070.47:196:33Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:315.310:514.03:560.54:510.67:206:32Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:135.111:343.84:350.75:380.87:216:30Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:594.85:160.96:281.07:226:29Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:233.512:504.66:031.17:231.27:236:28First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:183.41:464.46:571.28:221.27:246:27First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:203.42:464.48:001.39:181.27:246:26First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:213.53:444.49:051.210:081.07:256:25First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:163.84:364.510:051.010:510.87:266:24Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:044.15:224.610:590.811:310.67:276:23Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:484.66:064.711:490.57:286:22Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:305.06:484.812:090.412:360.37:296:21Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:125.46:314.912:470.112:220.16:305:20Full Moon31Sun
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 12:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (62% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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