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 : in 4h 00m at 2:55 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:024.57:214.812:520.712:590.67:066:55New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:374.87:544.81:230.61:380.57:066:54New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:125.08:284.71:530.52:170.47:076:53New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:475.29:024.62:230.42:560.47:086:51New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:235.39:384.42:540.43:360.57:096:50Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:025.410:174.23:280.44:190.57:096:49Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:455.411:003.94:050.45:060.77:106:47Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:345.411:503.84:480.56:000.87:116:46Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:315.35:380.67:010.97:126:45First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:503.61:355.26:390.78:091.07:136:43First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:003.72:455.27:490.79:160.97:136:42First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:133.93:535.29:050.610:180.77:146:41Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:224.34:565.310:180.411:110.47:156:40Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:234.75:515.411:230.27:166:38Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:185.26:435.312:000.112:220.07:166:37Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:085.77:315.212:45-0.11:17-0.17:176:36Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:566.08:185.01:28-0.22:09-0.27:186:35Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:426.19:034.72:10-0.22:59-0.17:196:33Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:286.09:484.42:52-0.13:480.17:206:32Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:145.810:354.13:340.14:380.37:216:31Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:025.511:233.84:170.45:290.67:216:30Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:525.15:040.76:240.97:226:29Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:163.612:474.85:550.97:241.17:236:28Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:163.41:484.56:541.18:251.27:246:27Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:213.42:514.48:001.29:231.27:256:25Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:253.53:494.39:091.210:121.17:266:24Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:203.74:394.310:101.110:531.07:266:23Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:074.05:234.411:031.011:290.87:276:22Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:484.46:034.411:490.87:286:21Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:264.75:404.412:020.611:350.46:295:20Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:035.16:174.412:140.46:305:19New Moon31Mon
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 6:17 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 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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