Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 44m at 6:46 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:57 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:323.92:223.87:500.38:160.96:038:26First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:213.63:153.98:350.49:170.96:048:26First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:133.44:074.09:210.410:160.96:048:26First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:063.34:554.310:060.411:110.86:058:26Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:573.35:414.510:510.36:058:26Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:463.36:244.712:000.611:35 AM0.26:068:26Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:323.47:065.012:450.412:190.06:068:26Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:173.67:475.21:280.21:02-0.16:078:26Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:013.78:295.32:090.11:46-0.26:078:25Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:453.89:115.42:50-0.12:31-0.36:088:25Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:304.09:545.43:32-0.23:17-0.36:088:25Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:184.110:395.34:14-0.34:05-0.26:098:24Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:084.211:265.14:58-0.34:57-0.16:108:24Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:014.35:44-0.35:540.06:108:24Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:174.812:594.56:33-0.36:560.26:118:23Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:124.52:004.67:25-0.38:040.36:118:23Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:114.23:034.88:21-0.39:140.36:128:22Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:144.04:075.19:19-0.310:230.36:138:22Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:193.95:085.310:18-0.311:280.16:138:21Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:213.96:055.511:16-0.46:148:21Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:203.96:585.612:260.012:11-0.46:158:20Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:154.07:475.61:19-0.11:04-0.46:158:20New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:064.18:345.52:07-0.21:54-0.46:168:19New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:544.19:185.42:53-0.22:41-0.36:178:18New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:394.110:005.23:36-0.23:27-0.16:178:18Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:244.110:414.94:18-0.14:120.16:188:17Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:084.011:224.54:570.14:570.36:198:16Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:534.05:360.25:440.56:208:16Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:024.212:393.96:150.36:340.86:208:15First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:453.91:293.96:560.57:280.96:218:14First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:313.62:214.07:390.58:271.06:228:13First Quarter31Fri
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 9:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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