Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 53m at 4:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:37 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:123.39:325.03:240.22:470.26:018:17New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:503.210:115.04:020.23:250.36:008:18Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:313.210:514.94:420.34:050.36:008:18Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:153.211:354.85:230.34:500.46:008:19Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:043.26:070.35:410.46:008:19Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:234.612:583.46:540.36:400.56:008:20First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:154.51:583.77:420.27:460.55:598:20First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:124.32:594.18:330.18:560.45:598:21First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:114.23:594.59:24-0.110:060.35:598:21Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:114.14:575.110:16-0.311:120.05:598:22Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:114.05:535.511:08-0.55:598:22Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:094.06:485.912:14-0.212:00-0.75:598:23Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:054.07:416.11:12-0.412:53-0.85:598:23Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:004.08:346.22:07-0.51:45-0.85:598:23Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:543.99:266.13:01-0.52:38-0.75:598:24Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:493.910:185.83:54-0.43:32-0.55:598:24Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:443.811:105.44:46-0.34:26-0.35:598:25Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:403.75:38-0.25:230.05:598:25Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:025.012:383.76:290.06:220.36:008:25Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:554.61:373.77:200.17:240.66:008:25Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:484.12:363.88:090.38:290.86:008:26Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:413.83:333.98:560.39:340.86:008:26Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:343.54:244.19:410.410:340.86:018:26Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:253.35:114.310:230.411:290.76:018:26Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:143.25:554.511:040.36:018:26Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:003.26:364.712:170.611:44 AM0.36:018:26Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:443.27:154.91:010.512:240.26:028:26Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:263.27:545.01:430.41:040.16:028:26New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:073.38:335.12:230.31:440.16:028:27New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:483.39:125.13:020.22:250.16:038:27New Moon30Mon
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 7:39 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 94% 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 (94% 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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