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 4h 38m 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 - May 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:024.63:454.29:230.09:430.16:217:55Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:074.64:484.610:22-0.210:520.06:207:56Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:094.65:465.011:16-0.411:55-0.36:197:56Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:064.66:405.412:08-0.66:187:57Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:004.67:315.712:52-0.412:57-0.76:177:58New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:524.58:205.81:46-0.51:44-0.76:177:59New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:414.49:075.82:37-0.62:30-0.66:168:00New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:294.29:535.63:27-0.53:16-0.46:158:00Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:174.010:405.34:15-0.34:02-0.26:148:01Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:063.811:275.05:04-0.14:490.16:138:02Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:563.65:530.15:370.36:128:03Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:154.712:503.56:430.36:300.66:118:03First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:054.31:473.47:340.47:280.86:118:04First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:594.02:453.48:260.58:310.96:108:05First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:543.83:413.69:150.59:340.96:098:06First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:483.74:333.810:020.510:320.86:088:06Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:393.75:194.110:450.411:240.66:088:07Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:263.76:014.411:250.36:078:08Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:103.76:414.712:110.512:040.16:068:09Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:533.87:215.012:550.312:430.06:068:09Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:343.88:005.21:380.11:22-0.16:058:10Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:163.98:415.42:19-0.12:02-0.26:058:11Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:593.99:235.53:02-0.22:44-0.36:048:11Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:443.910:085.53:46-0.23:28-0.36:048:12Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:313.910:555.44:32-0.24:16-0.26:038:13Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:233.911:465.25:20-0.25:09-0.16:038:13Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:203.96:11-0.26:070.16:028:14Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:415.01:214.07:06-0.27:120.26:028:15Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:404.72:274.28:02-0.28:220.26:028:15Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:424.53:324.59:00-0.29:340.26:018:16Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:464.34:344.89:57-0.310:420.16:018:17Waning Crescent31Sat
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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