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 5h 28m 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 - Nov 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:324.74:530.85:580.96:315:18Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:033.712:264.45:471.06:521.06:325:17Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:023.71:224.36:481.17:461.06:335:16Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:013.72:184.27:521.28:360.96:345:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:563.93:114.18:521.19:200.86:355:15Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:454.23:584.29:460.910:020.66:365:14Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:294.54:424.310:350.710:400.56:375:13Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:104.95:244.311:190.511:180.36:385:12Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:505.26:054.412:020.36:385:11New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:305.56:474.412:450.16:395:11New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:125.77:294.412:370.01:280.06:405:10New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:555.88:134.41:18-0.12:130.06:415:09New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:405.89:014.42:02-0.23:000.06:425:09Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:285.79:524.32:50-0.13:500.06:435:08Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:205.610:484.23:410.04:430.16:445:07Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:175.311:514.24:390.15:400.26:455:07First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:175.15:430.36:400.26:465:06First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:584.31:224.86:540.47:400.16:475:06First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:064.52:274.78:070.48:390.16:485:05First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:104.83:294.59:160.39:34-0.16:495:05Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:085.14:274.510:190.210:26-0.26:505:04Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:025.45:204.411:160.011:14-0.26:515:04Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:515.66:094.412:07-0.16:525:04Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:375.76:554.312:00-0.212:55-0.16:535:03Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:215.67:404.212:43-0.21:40-0.16:535:03Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:035.58:234.01:26-0.12:240.06:545:03Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:445.39:063.92:070.03:060.16:555:03Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:265.19:493.72:490.23:480.36:565:02Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:074.810:343.63:310.44:310.46:575:02Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:514.511:223.54:160.65:150.56:585:02Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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