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 4h 11m 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 - Nov 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:555.87:144.812:26-0.11:08-0.16:315:19Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:406.07:594.71:06-0.21:56-0.16:315:18Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:266.18:474.61:50-0.22:46-0.16:325:17Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:166.19:384.42:36-0.23:380.06:335:16Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:095.910:344.23:26-0.14:350.26:345:15Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:085.711:374.04:220.15:360.36:355:14Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:115.45:250.36:400.46:365:14Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:464.01:195.16:360.57:460.46:375:13Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:584.12:265.07:510.58:470.36:385:12Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:054.43:284.89:030.59:420.26:395:11Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:054.74:254.710:070.410:310.16:405:10Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:575.05:154.611:030.311:150.16:415:10Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:445.26:014.511:540.211:550.06:425:09Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:275.46:444.412:400.16:435:08New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:075.57:244.212:330.11:230.16:445:08New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:455.48:034.01:100.12:050.26:455:07New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:235.38:423.91:460.22:460.36:455:07Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:025.29:223.72:230.43:260.46:465:06Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:414.910:033.53:000.54:090.66:475:06Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:234.710:483.43:410.74:530.76:485:05Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:094.511:393.34:260.95:410.86:495:05Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:594.35:161.06:310.96:505:04First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:343.312:524.26:151.07:210.96:515:04First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:333.51:474.17:181.08:100.76:525:04First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:293.72:424.18:220.98:560.56:535:03First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:214.13:344.19:220.79:400.36:545:03Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:104.64:244.210:170.410:230.06:555:03Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:575.15:134.311:090.111:07-0.26:565:02Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:445.56:014.312:00-0.16:575:02Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:315.96:494.412:50-0.36:575:02Full Moon30Tue
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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