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 3h 48m 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 - Apr 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:174.61:483.57:430.27:420.15:586:32Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:244.62:573.88:470.18:540.05:576:33Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:304.74:024.29:48-0.110:02-0.35:556:33Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:314.95:014.710:43-0.411:05-0.55:546:34Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:285.05:565.111:34-0.65:536:35Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:215.17:485.512:03-0.81:23-0.86:517:36New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:125.08:385.71:57-0.92:10-0.96:507:36New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:024.89:275.72:50-0.92:57-0.96:497:37New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:504.610:165.63:42-0.83:43-0.76:477:38Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:404.311:055.34:33-0.54:30-0.46:467:39Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:304.011:565.05:25-0.35:18-0.16:457:39Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:243.76:190.06:100.26:437:40Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:504.61:223.47:160.37:070.56:427:41First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:474.32:253.38:160.58:100.76:417:42First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:484.13:283.39:150.69:160.76:407:42First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:483.94:263.510:090.610:180.76:387:43First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:433.95:163.710:570.511:130.66:377:44Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:313.96:004.011:390.46:367:45Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:154.06:404.212:010.412:160.26:357:46Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:544.07:174.512:440.312:510.16:347:46Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:324.17:534.81:250.11:250.06:327:47Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:094.18:294.92:040.01:59-0.16:317:48Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:454.09:065.12:42-0.12:34-0.16:307:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:234.09:445.13:21-0.13:10-0.16:297:49Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:033.910:255.14:02-0.13:49-0.16:287:50Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:463.811:105.14:460.04:320.06:277:51Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:343.75:330.05:200.16:267:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:005.012:293.76:250.16:160.26:257:53Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:564.91:303.77:220.17:200.26:237:53Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:574.72:373.98:220.18:300.26:227:54Third Quarter30Wed
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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