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 : in 3h 07m at 3:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:224.24:453.510:410.410:370.25:576:32Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:084.45:304.011:200.211:270.05:566:33Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:524.56:134.511:57-0.15:556:34Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:344.67:554.912:15-0.31:34-0.36:537:34Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:164.68:385.32:03-0.52:12-0.56:527:35Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:594.59:235.62:50-0.62:51-0.66:517:36Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:444.310:105.73:39-0.63:33-0.66:497:37Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:314.011:015.64:31-0.54:19-0.56:487:37Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:223.811:565.45:25-0.35:09-0.36:477:38Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:203.56:250.06:05-0.16:467:39Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:575.11:263.37:300.27:110.16:447:40Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:054.92:403.38:400.38:260.36:437:40Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:164.73:543.59:470.39:440.36:427:41Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:244.65:003.810:470.210:540.26:407:42Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:244.55:564.111:390.011:550.16:397:43Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:164.56:454.512:23-0.16:387:43Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:034.47:284.712:480.01:03-0.16:377:44New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:454.28:074.91:35-0.11:39-0.26:367:45New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:244.18:455.02:19-0.12:13-0.16:347:46New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:023.99:205.03:00-0.12:460.06:337:47New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:383.79:564.93:400.03:190.16:327:47Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:153.410:334.84:200.23:530.36:317:48Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:533.211:124.65:000.34:280.46:307:49Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:333.111:554.45:430.55:080.66:297:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:192.96:300.75:530.76:277:50Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:444.21:122.97:220.86:470.86:267:51First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:394.12:132.98:180.87:500.96:257:52First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:384.03:163.19:120.78:580.86:247:53First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:364.04:143.510:010.610:040.66:237:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:314.15:064.010:460.311:040.46:227:54Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 6:55 pm — 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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