Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 7:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 15m at 1:45 pm (4.3 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 - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:183.91:303.17:320.47:310.07:085:42Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:194.12:333.18:380.38:31-0.27:075:43Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:214.43:373.39:420.19:32-0.47:065:44Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:204.74:383.510:41-0.210:32-0.77:065:45Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:165.15:353.911:35-0.511:30-1.07:055:46Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:105.46:304.212:26-0.87:045:47New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:025.57:234.512:26-1.21:15-1.07:035:47New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:525.58:154.81:20-1.32:03-1.17:025:48New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:425.49:084.92:14-1.32:51-1.27:015:49Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:325.110:014.93:09-1.13:40-1.17:005:50Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:244.710:574.84:05-0.94:29-0.96:595:51Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:174.211:564.65:04-0.55:21-0.76:585:52First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:153.76:07-0.26:17-0.46:575:53First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:584.41:173.47:140.17:16-0.26:565:54First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:034.22:243.28:240.28:190.06:555:55First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:074.23:293.19:300.39:210.06:545:56Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:074.24:283.110:280.210:180.06:535:57Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:594.25:183.311:170.111:080.06:525:58Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:444.36:023.411:590.011:52-0.16:515:59Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:254.36:413.612:37-0.16:506:00Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:024.47:173.712:32-0.21:11-0.16:496:01Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:364.47:523.91:10-0.31:44-0.26:486:01Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:104.38:274.01:47-0.32:15-0.26:476:02Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:434.29:014.02:23-0.22:46-0.26:456:03Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:164.09:364.03:00-0.13:17-0.16:446:04Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:503.810:144.13:380.03:50-0.16:436:05Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:283.610:564.14:190.14:260.06:426:06Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:103.411:454.15:050.25:080.06:416:07Third Quarter28Fri
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 4:46 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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