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 1h 17m at 5:14 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:19 am (3.6 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 - Jun 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:214.35:064.810:30-0.211:150.26:018:17Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:194.16:005.111:20-0.36:008:18Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:134.06:495.312:140.012:07-0.36:008:18Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:043.97:355.41:07-0.112:52-0.36:008:19Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:513.88:185.51:56-0.11:35-0.36:008:20Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:363.79:005.42:42-0.12:17-0.25:598:20Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:203.69:415.23:26-0.12:580.05:598:21Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:033.510:225.04:090.03:390.15:598:21Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:463.311:044.84:520.24:210.35:598:22Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:313.311:464.55:340.35:050.55:598:22Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:183.26:170.45:530.75:598:22Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:304.31:083.27:000.56:450.85:598:23Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:164.02:013.37:440.57:430.95:598:23Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:043.82:553.58:270.58:440.95:598:24Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:553.73:473.89:110.49:460.85:598:24Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:473.64:364.29:550.310:440.75:598:24Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:393.65:234.610:390.111:390.45:598:25Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:313.66:105.011:24-0.16:008:25Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:213.66:575.412:300.212:10-0.36:008:25Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:113.77:445.71:200.012:57-0.46:008:25New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:013.88:335.92:09-0.21:46-0.66:008:26New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:513.99:225.92:58-0.42:36-0.66:008:26New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:444.010:135.93:48-0.43:29-0.66:018:26Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:384.011:065.64:39-0.44:25-0.56:018:26Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:364.15:31-0.45:24-0.36:018:26Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:005.312:374.26:24-0.46:270.06:028:26First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:574.91:414.37:18-0.37:360.26:028:26First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:564.52:464.48:13-0.38:470.36:028:27First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:574.23:494.69:08-0.29:580.46:038:27First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:583.94:484.810:02-0.211:030.36:038:27Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 8:16 am — 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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