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 5h 55m 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 - Jan 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:044.03:123.19:190.69:060.27:165:12Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:554.14:043.010:160.59:510.27:175:13Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:414.34:522.911:060.410:340.27:175:14Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:244.45:363.011:500.311:150.17:175:15Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:044.66:173.012:310.27:175:16Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:434.76:573.11:090.17:175:16Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:214.77:353.212:35-0.11:460.07:175:17Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:594.88:133.21:14-0.12:230.07:175:18Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:364.78:513.31:54-0.12:580.07:175:19Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:134.69:323.32:34-0.13:34-0.17:175:20Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:524.510:153.53:17-0.14:11-0.17:175:21Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:334.311:033.64:030.04:50-0.17:175:22Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:194.011:563.84:560.15:32-0.17:175:23Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:093.85:560.26:18-0.27:175:23Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:544.11:063.57:030.27:10-0.37:165:24Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:564.42:093.38:140.28:07-0.47:165:25Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:004.73:153.29:250.09:08-0.57:165:26Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:035.04:203.210:32-0.110:09-0.67:165:27Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:035.35:213.411:32-0.311:09-0.87:155:28Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:005.56:193.612:27-0.57:155:29New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:545.67:133.712:07-0.91:18-0.67:145:30New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:465.58:053.91:02-1.02:06-0.77:145:31New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:355.38:564.01:56-0.92:53-0.77:145:32Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:235.09:474.02:48-0.83:38-0.67:135:33Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:094.610:373.93:40-0.54:22-0.47:135:34Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:554.111:283.94:33-0.25:05-0.27:125:35Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:413.65:290.15:48-0.17:125:36First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:213.812:303.26:280.46:320.17:115:37First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:163.81:242.97:320.57:190.37:105:38First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:133.82:222.68:380.68:110.37:105:39First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:103.83:222.69:410.69:050.37:095:40Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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