Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 03m at 7:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:065.511:264.84:38-0.35:140.06:457:37Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:005.25:27-0.16:120.46:467:35Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:184.412:575.06:180.27:120.76:467:34Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:144.01:574.87:120.58:170.96:477:33Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:153.83:004.68:110.79:211.06:487:31Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:193.64:004.69:120.810:211.06:487:30Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:193.74:554.610:110.811:130.96:497:29Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:123.85:434.711:040.711:570.86:507:27Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:594.06:254.811:510.66:507:26Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:404.27:034.912:360.712:340.56:517:25Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:184.47:394.91:110.61:140.46:527:23New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:554.68:144.91:440.51:530.36:537:22New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:314.88:484.92:170.42:310.36:537:20New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:074.99:234.82:490.33:090.36:547:19New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:445.09:594.63:220.33:480.46:557:18Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:235.110:384.53:570.34:310.56:557:16Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:065.111:224.34:350.45:170.66:567:15Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:555.15:180.46:100.76:577:13Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:114.112:505.16:080.57:090.86:577:12First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:094.01:525.17:060.58:140.86:587:11First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:144.02:595.28:120.49:210.76:597:09First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:244.24:055.39:220.310:230.56:597:08Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:304.55:075.510:300.111:210.27:007:06Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:324.96:045.611:33-0.17:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:285.36:575.712:130.012:32-0.37:027:04Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:215.77:475.61:02-0.21:27-0.47:027:02Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:115.98:365.51:49-0.32:19-0.47:037:01Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:006.09:235.32:35-0.33:10-0.37:046:59Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:495.910:104.93:20-0.24:01-0.17:046:58Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:375.710:584.64:050.04:520.27:056:57Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 10:48 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 Third 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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