Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 02m at 5:01 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:30 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:345.210:555.04:14-0.24:38-0.16:457:37Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:245.111:434.64:580.05:310.36:467:35Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:164.95:440.26:270.66:467:34Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:334.11:114.76:310.57:280.96:477:33First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:273.82:094.67:220.78:321.06:487:31First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:263.53:104.58:180.99:361.16:487:30First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:283.44:094.59:160.910:351.16:497:29First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:273.55:024.610:140.911:251.06:507:27Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:193.65:504.711:060.86:517:26Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:053.86:324.912:080.911:54 AM0.66:517:24Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:464.17:105.012:470.712:370.56:527:23Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:254.37:475.11:220.61:170.46:537:22Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:024.58:225.11:550.41:570.36:537:20Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:394.78:585.12:280.32:370.26:547:19Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:174.99:354.93:010.33:180.26:557:18Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:565.110:144.83:360.24:010.36:557:16Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:395.210:564.64:130.24:470.46:567:15Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:265.211:434.34:530.35:380.56:577:13Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:185.25:390.36:360.76:577:12Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:364.11:185.26:320.47:410.76:587:10Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:384.02:245.37:330.48:500.76:597:09Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:474.03:325.38:410.49:580.66:597:08Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:574.14:385.59:520.311:000.47:007:06Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:034.45:385.610:590.111:540.27:017:05Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:024.86:335.712:00-0.17:027:03Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:565.17:245.712:440.012:56-0.27:027:02New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:465.48:115.61:30-0.11:49-0.27:037:01New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:335.68:575.42:14-0.12:39-0.27:046:59New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:205.69:425.12:57-0.13:280.07:046:58Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:055.610:264.73:380.14:160.27:056:57Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 8:15 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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