Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 0m at 8:38 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:27 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:334.27:504.51:200.01:290.05:586:32New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:064.08:234.61:560.01:580.05:566:33New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:393.98:574.72:330.02:280.05:556:33Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:133.79:344.73:110.13:000.15:546:34Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:503.510:144.73:520.23:350.15:526:35Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:323.311:014.74:370.34:160.25:516:36Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:213.211:554.65:280.45:050.35:506:37First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:203.16:270.56:050.35:486:37First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:584.61:283.27:330.57:150.35:476:38First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:074.62:393.48:380.38:300.25:466:39First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:144.73:463.89:380.19:41-0.15:446:40Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:174.94:474.410:32-0.210:47-0.35:436:40Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:145.05:414.911:22-0.411:47-0.65:426:41Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:065.06:335.412:08-0.75:416:42Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:574.97:235.712:43-0.712:54-0.85:396:43Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:454.78:115.91:36-0.81:38-0.85:386:43Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:344.49:005.82:29-0.72:23-0.75:376:44Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:224.19:495.63:21-0.53:09-0.45:366:45Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:133.810:405.24:14-0.23:56-0.15:356:46Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:063.511:344.85:090.04:470.25:336:46Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:053.26:070.35:430.55:326:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:324.51:103.17:080.56:470.75:316:48Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:354.22:173.18:100.67:570.85:306:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:384.03:183.39:060.69:040.85:296:50Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:343.94:103.59:540.610:020.75:286:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:243.94:543.810:340.510:520.55:266:51Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:073.95:334.111:100.311:360.45:256:52Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:463.96:104.511:430.25:246:53Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:233.97:454.712:180.21:150.16:237:53New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:593.98:194.91:570.11:470.06:227:54New Moon30Mon
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 11:32 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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