Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:06 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 44m at 3:43 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Mar 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:214.87:424.612:56-0.71:26-0.76:406:07New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:044.78:254.61:43-0.72:06-0.66:396:08New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:454.49:074.62:29-0.62:45-0.56:376:09Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:254.19:484.53:13-0.43:22-0.36:366:10Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:043.810:294.33:56-0.13:59-0.16:356:10Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:443.511:134.14:410.14:370.16:346:11Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:273.25:290.45:190.36:326:12First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:013.912:163.06:220.66:080.46:316:13First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:563.81:132.87:210.77:040.56:306:14First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:563.72:162.88:230.78:060.56:286:14First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:563.83:183.09:210.69:080.46:276:15Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:523.94:133.210:110.410:050.26:266:16Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:414.15:013.610:550.210:560.06:246:17Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:264.35:454.011:350.011:43-0.26:236:18Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:084.56:284.412:13-0.36:226:18Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:504.67:104.712:29-0.512:52-0.56:206:19Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:314.77:535.01:15-0.61:31-0.66:196:20Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:144.68:385.22:01-0.72:11-0.76:186:21Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:594.59:265.32:49-0.72:54-0.76:166:22Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:464.310:165.33:39-0.63:41-0.76:156:22Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:374.011:115.14:33-0.44:31-0.56:146:23Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:343.85:31-0.25:28-0.36:126:24Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:124.912:393.66:360.06:33-0.16:116:25Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:194.71:503.67:440.17:440.06:096:25Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:284.63:023.78:520.18:580.06:086:26Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:354.64:073.99:530.010:05-0.16:076:27Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:354.65:044.210:47-0.211:04-0.26:056:28Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:284.65:544.511:34-0.311:57-0.36:046:28Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:154.56:394.712:17-0.36:036:29New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:594.57:214.912:45-0.412:57-0.46:016:30New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:404.38:004.91:29-0.31:34-0.36:006:31New Moon31Fri
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 6:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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