Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:14 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 10:52 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:175.37:334.412:480.31:310.36:315:18Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:545.58:114.31:220.22:110.36:325:17Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:345.58:514.11:580.22:530.36:335:17Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:165.59:354.02:370.33:390.46:345:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:035.410:243.83:200.34:290.56:355:15Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:565.311:213.84:100.45:240.66:355:14Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:555.25:080.56:250.66:365:13Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:263.812:595.06:150.67:280.56:375:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:364.02:065.07:280.58:280.46:385:12Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:444.33:095.08:410.49:240.26:395:11Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:464.84:094.99:490.210:160.06:405:10Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:435.25:044.910:500.011:04-0.26:415:09Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:355.65:554.811:47-0.211:50-0.36:425:09New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:245.96:444.712:39-0.36:435:08New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:116.07:324.512:35-0.41:30-0.36:445:08New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:586.08:194.31:20-0.32:19-0.26:455:07New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:435.89:054.12:04-0.13:070.06:465:06Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:305.59:543.82:480.13:560.26:475:06Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:175.210:443.63:340.34:460.56:485:05Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:074.811:393.54:230.65:390.66:495:05Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:004.55:170.86:330.86:505:05First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:383.412:564.26:171.07:260.86:505:04First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:393.41:534.07:221.18:170.86:515:04First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:363.62:473.98:261.09:020.76:525:03First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:263.93:363.99:240.99:420.66:535:03Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:114.24:213.910:150.710:200.46:545:03Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:524.55:033.911:020.510:560.26:555:03Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:324.85:443.911:450.311:330.16:565:02Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:105.16:244.012:270.26:575:02Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:505.47:054.012:110.01:100.06:585:02Full Moon30Fri
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 2:03 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 88% 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 (88% 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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