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 5h 34m 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 - Jun 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:264.07:025.912:31-0.112:16-0.66:018:17Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:204.07:546.21:26-0.41:06-0.76:008:18Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:134.08:466.32:20-0.51:58-0.86:008:19Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:073.99:406.23:14-0.52:51-0.86:008:19Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:033.910:346.04:08-0.53:47-0.66:008:20Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:013.911:305.65:03-0.44:45-0.45:598:20Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:023.85:59-0.35:47-0.15:598:21Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:285.21:063.96:56-0.16:540.25:598:21Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:274.72:123.97:520.08:040.45:598:22Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:274.33:164.18:460.09:150.55:598:22Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:264.04:154.39:370.110:220.65:598:23Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:223.75:084.510:240.111:210.65:598:23Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:143.55:554.711:080.15:598:23Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:033.36:374.812:140.511:49 AM0.25:598:24Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:473.37:174.91:010.412:280.25:598:24Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:293.27:555.01:440.31:060.25:598:24New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:093.28:325.02:240.31:440.25:598:25New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:483.29:105.03:020.32:220.26:008:25New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:273.29:474.93:400.33:000.36:008:25New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:063.210:254.84:180.33:390.36:008:26Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:463.211:034.74:550.34:200.46:008:26Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:293.211:434.55:330.45:050.56:008:26Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:153.36:110.45:540.66:018:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:264.31:053.56:500.36:500.66:018:26First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:134.11:583.87:320.27:520.66:018:26First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:043.92:554.28:180.18:590.66:028:26First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:013.83:524.79:07-0.110:070.46:028:26Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:003.74:505.19:59-0.211:120.26:028:27Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:003.65:475.610:54-0.46:038:27Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:003.76:435.912:130.011:49 AM-0.66:038:27Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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