Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 59m at 4:06 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:58 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Apr 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:233.16:320.36:100.15:586:32Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:064.71:353.17:420.47:230.25:566:33Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:184.73:513.49:510.39:410.16:557:33Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:274.74:593.810:520.110:54-0.16:547:34Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:294.85:594.211:45-0.111:58-0.36:527:35Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:254.86:514.712:33-0.36:517:36Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:154.87:405.112:55-0.41:17-0.56:507:36New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:014.68:255.31:48-0.51:58-0.56:487:37New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:464.49:095.42:38-0.52:38-0.56:477:38New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:294.19:525.33:25-0.43:17-0.46:467:39Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:123.810:345.24:12-0.23:55-0.26:457:39Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:553.511:184.94:580.04:350.16:437:40Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:393.25:460.35:170.46:427:41Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:044.612:283.06:380.56:040.66:417:42First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:564.31:242.87:340.76:590.86:407:43First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:544.02:292.88:350.88:040.96:387:43First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:563.93:343.09:330.89:140.96:377:44First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:563.94:313.210:230.810:180.86:367:45First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:493.95:203.611:060.611:130.66:357:46Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:354.06:023.911:430.46:337:46Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:174.06:424.412:020.412:180.26:327:47Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:564.17:204.812:470.212:520.06:317:48Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:364.17:595.11:310.01:27-0.16:307:49Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:154.08:395.42:14-0.12:03-0.36:297:49Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:563.99:215.62:58-0.22:41-0.36:287:50Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:393.810:065.63:44-0.23:23-0.36:277:51Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:263.710:555.54:32-0.14:09-0.26:267:52Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:173.511:495.35:250.05:00-0.16:247:53Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:153.46:220.15:580.16:237:53Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:495.11:223.47:230.27:060.26:227:54Third Quarter30Sat
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 7:02 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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