Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:06 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 10m at 9:40 pm (4.9 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 - Jun 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:424.24:314.69:54-0.110:380.36:018:17Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:413.95:254.910:43-0.111:400.36:008:18Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:363.76:155.111:30-0.26:008:18Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:273.67:015.212:350.212:14-0.16:008:19Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:153.57:445.31:250.112:56-0.16:008:20New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:003.48:255.32:110.11:370.05:598:20New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:433.39:055.22:540.12:180.15:598:21New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:243.39:455.03:360.22:580.25:598:21New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:053.210:254.94:160.23:380.35:598:22Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:473.211:054.64:570.34:200.45:598:22Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:313.111:464.45:370.45:040.65:598:22Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:173.26:170.55:520.75:598:23Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:284.21:063.26:580.56:440.85:598:23First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:134.01:583.47:380.57:430.95:598:24First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:003.82:503.78:190.58:450.95:598:24First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:503.63:424.19:010.39:480.85:598:24First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:433.54:334.59:460.210:490.65:598:25Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:383.45:234.910:320.011:460.46:008:25Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:323.46:145.311:21-0.26:008:25Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:263.57:045.712:400.112:12-0.46:008:25Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:193.67:565.91:33-0.11:03-0.56:008:26Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:123.78:476.02:24-0.31:56-0.66:008:26Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:063.89:406.03:15-0.42:51-0.76:018:26Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:013.910:325.84:06-0.43:47-0.66:018:26Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:594.011:265.54:58-0.44:46-0.46:018:26Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:594.15:50-0.45:48-0.26:028:26Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:215.11:014.26:42-0.36:540.16:028:26Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:174.62:054.47:34-0.28:040.36:028:27Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:154.23:074.58:27-0.29:150.56:038:27Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:153.84:084.79:19-0.110:240.56:038:27Waning Crescent30Thu
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 12:53 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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