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 3h 20m 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 - Jul 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:143.55:044.810:110.011:260.56:038:26Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:123.35:554.911:000.06:048:26Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:063.26:425.012:220.411:48 AM0.16:048:26Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:553.27:265.01:110.412:330.16:058:26New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:403.28:075.01:550.31:170.16:058:26New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:223.38:465.02:360.31:580.16:068:26New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:023.39:244.93:140.32:380.26:068:26New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:413.310:014.83:510.33:180.26:078:25Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:203.410:374.74:270.33:580.36:078:25Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:003.411:134.45:010.34:390.56:088:25Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:413.511:504.25:350.45:230.66:098:25Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:253.66:090.46:110.76:098:24First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:294.01:113.86:440.47:050.86:108:24First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:123.72:024.07:230.38:050.86:108:24First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:023.52:564.38:080.39:100.86:118:23First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:583.43:534.78:580.210:160.76:128:23Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:583.34:515.19:520.011:190.56:128:22Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:003.35:495.410:50-0.26:138:22Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:003.56:455.812:180.211:48 AM-0.46:148:21Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:583.77:396.01:130.012:47-0.66:148:21Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:554.08:326.12:05-0.21:44-0.76:158:20Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:504.29:246.02:55-0.42:41-0.86:168:19Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:464.410:155.83:44-0.53:38-0.76:168:19Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:424.611:065.44:32-0.54:36-0.56:178:18Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:384.711:574.95:20-0.45:36-0.26:188:17Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:374.76:09-0.36:390.16:188:17Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:514.41:374.76:59-0.27:460.46:198:16Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:473.92:384.77:500.08:560.66:208:15Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:473.53:404.78:440.210:040.76:218:15Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:493.34:394.79:400.311:080.76:218:14Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:513.25:344.810:350.46:228:13Waning Crescent31Sun
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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