Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 00m at 10:16 pm (4.8 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 - Nov 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:583.91:325.16:460.68:010.66:305:19First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:114.02:394.98:010.79:010.66:315:18First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:164.13:394.79:110.79:530.56:325:17Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:124.44:314.610:110.610:370.56:335:16Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:004.75:164.511:030.611:160.46:345:15Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:424.95:574.411:490.511:510.46:355:14Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:195.16:344.312:310.46:365:14Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:555.27:104.112:230.41:100.46:375:13Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:295.27:454.012:550.41:480.46:385:12Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:035.28:203.81:260.42:250.56:395:11Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:395.18:563.71:590.53:030.66:405:10Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:165.09:343.52:340.63:430.76:415:10Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:564.810:163.33:110.74:260.86:425:09Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:404.711:033.33:530.85:130.96:435:08Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:304.611:583.34:410.96:041.06:435:08Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:254.55:381.06:570.96:445:07Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:593.41:234.46:440.97:500.76:455:07Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:023.72:224.47:530.88:400.56:465:06Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:004.23:194.59:000.69:280.26:475:06Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:554.84:144.510:020.310:15-0.16:485:05Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:475.35:064.611:000.011:02-0.46:495:05Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:385.95:584.611:56-0.311:49-0.66:505:04New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:296.26:494.512:50-0.46:515:04New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:206.47:404.412:37-0.71:43-0.56:525:04New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:126.48:334.31:27-0.72:37-0.46:535:03Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:056.29:284.12:20-0.63:32-0.36:545:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:015.910:274.03:14-0.44:29-0.16:555:03Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:595.511:313.84:13-0.15:280.16:565:02Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:005.05:180.26:280.36:565:02First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:383.81:034.66:270.57:280.36:575:02First Quarter30Sun
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 1:28 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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