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 1h 58m 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 - Dec 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:315.57:483.912:51-0.11:530.06:595:02Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:145.68:323.91:32-0.22:38-0.16:595:02Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:005.69:203.82:17-0.23:250.07:005:02Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:495.510:133.83:06-0.14:150.07:015:02Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:425.311:123.83:590.05:090.17:025:02Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:395.04:590.16:050.17:035:02Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:163.912:404.76:070.27:030.07:045:02Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:234.11:444.57:190.38:010.07:045:02Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:304.42:484.38:330.28:57-0.27:055:02Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:324.73:484.29:410.19:50-0.37:065:02Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:285.14:454.110:430.010:40-0.47:075:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:205.45:374.011:39-0.211:28-0.47:075:03Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:095.56:273.912:30-0.27:085:03New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:555.67:143.812:13-0.41:18-0.37:095:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:405.57:593.712:58-0.42:04-0.27:095:03New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:235.38:443.61:42-0.32:48-0.17:105:04New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:065.19:283.52:25-0.13:310.07:115:04Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:494.810:133.43:080.14:150.27:115:05Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:324.511:003.33:530.34:580.37:125:05Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:174.211:503.24:410.55:420.47:125:05Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:033.95:330.76:270.57:135:06First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:443.312:533.66:310.87:120.57:135:06First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:393.41:443.57:330.87:570.47:145:07First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:323.62:373.38:360.88:420.37:145:08First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:233.93:293.39:340.69:260.27:155:08Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:104.34:193.310:270.410:100.07:155:09Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:554.65:073.411:160.210:55-0.27:155:09Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:405.05:543.512:020.07:165:10Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:255.36:403.612:48-0.27:165:11Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:115.57:283.712:27-0.61:34-0.47:165:11Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:585.68:173.71:14-0.72:20-0.57:165:12Full Moon31Mon
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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