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 3h 07m 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 - Jan 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:475.69:083.82:03-0.73:09-0.57:175:13Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:365.410:013.92:56-0.73:58-0.57:175:14Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:285.110:594.03:52-0.54:48-0.57:175:14Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:224.74:52-0.35:40-0.47:175:15Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:004.112:194.35:57-0.16:34-0.47:175:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:044.21:203.97:080.07:30-0.47:175:17Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:104.42:243.68:210.18:27-0.37:175:18Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:134.63:273.49:310.19:23-0.37:175:19Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:124.84:273.310:340.010:17-0.47:175:19Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:064.95:223.311:30-0.111:08-0.47:175:20Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:555.06:123.312:20-0.27:175:21New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:415.06:583.31:05-0.27:175:22New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:245.07:413.412:41-0.41:47-0.27:175:23New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:054.88:223.41:24-0.32:27-0.27:175:24New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:444.79:023.42:05-0.23:04-0.17:165:25Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:224.59:413.32:46-0.13:410.07:165:26Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:594.210:223.33:270.04:160.17:165:27Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:373.911:053.34:090.24:520.17:155:28Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:163.611:503.44:550.45:280.27:155:29First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:583.35:460.56:080.37:155:30First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:403.412:463.16:430.66:510.37:145:31First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:333.61:392.97:460.67:390.27:145:32First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:293.82:382.88:510.58:320.17:135:33First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:264.13:372.99:520.49:26-0.17:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:204.54:343.010:480.110:21-0.37:125:35Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:134.85:283.211:39-0.111:15-0.67:125:35Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:035.26:203.512:27-0.47:115:36Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:535.47:103.812:08-0.81:14-0.67:115:37Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:425.58:014.01:01-1.02:00-0.87:105:38Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:315.58:524.31:53-1.12:46-0.97:095:39Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:205.39:454.42:47-1.03:33-0.97:095:40Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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