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 : 2:55 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 46m at 9:19 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 - Dec 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:535.67:093.812:09-0.21:180.06:595:02New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:385.87:553.812:52-0.32:04-0.16:595:02New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:265.88:443.81:39-0.32:52-0.17:005:02Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:165.79:363.82:28-0.33:430.07:015:02Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:095.510:343.83:22-0.24:360.07:025:02Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:055.211:373.84:210.05:310.17:035:02First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:044.85:270.16:280.17:045:02First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:444.01:064.56:380.37:240.07:045:02First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:524.22:094.27:530.38:200.07:055:02First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:554.63:104.09:050.39:12-0.17:065:02Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:544.94:083.810:100.210:02-0.27:075:02Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:475.15:023.711:080.110:50-0.27:075:03Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:365.35:533.612:000.07:085:03Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:225.46:403.512:480.07:095:03Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:065.47:243.512:20-0.21:330.07:095:03Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:485.28:073.41:03-0.12:160.07:105:04Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:305.18:483.31:450.02:570.17:115:04Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:114.99:303.32:260.13:380.27:115:05Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:524.610:133.23:090.24:180.37:125:05Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:334.310:593.23:530.44:580.47:125:05Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:154.011:473.24:400.65:390.57:135:06Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:583.85:310.76:190.57:135:06Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:393.312:453.56:290.87:000.57:145:07Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:323.51:363.37:310.87:430.47:145:08Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:253.82:293.28:350.78:290.37:155:08Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:164.13:233.19:350.69:150.17:155:09Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:064.54:163.210:300.410:04-0.17:155:09Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:554.95:083.311:220.110:53-0.37:165:10Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:445.25:583.412:11-0.17:165:11New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:335.56:493.51:00-0.37:165:11New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:235.77:393.712:34-0.71:48-0.47:165:12New Moon31Sat
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 12:07 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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