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 1h 49m 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 - Jan 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:125.78:313.81:26-0.82:36-0.57:175:13New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:025.69:254.02:20-0.83:24-0.67:175:14Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:535.310:214.13:16-0.74:12-0.67:175:14Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:454.911:204.24:14-0.55:02-0.57:175:15Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:394.45:17-0.35:53-0.57:175:16First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:224.312:374.06:250.06:46-0.47:175:17First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:264.41:383.57:370.27:41-0.37:175:18First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:294.52:423.28:490.28:37-0.27:175:19Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:314.63:453.19:560.29:33-0.27:175:19Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:284.74:443.010:560.110:27-0.27:175:20Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:204.85:373.011:480.111:18-0.27:175:21Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:084.86:243.112:340.07:175:22Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:514.87:073.212:05-0.21:160.07:175:23Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:324.77:473.212:48-0.21:55-0.17:165:24Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:104.68:253.31:29-0.22:31-0.17:165:25Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:474.59:033.32:09-0.13:050.07:165:26Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:224.39:413.42:48-0.13:380.07:165:27Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:564.110:193.43:280.14:100.17:155:28Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:313.811:003.44:090.24:420.17:155:29Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:083.511:443.54:550.45:160.27:155:30Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:503.25:450.55:540.27:145:31Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:333.612:372.96:430.66:380.27:145:32Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:283.81:332.87:480.67:290.17:135:33Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:274.12:362.78:560.58:270.07:135:34Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:284.43:402.810:000.39:27-0.27:125:35Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:274.74:413.010:580.110:27-0.57:125:36Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:235.15:383.311:50-0.211:26-0.77:115:36Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:165.46:323.612:39-0.57:115:37New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:075.57:244.012:22-1.01:26-0.77:105:38New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:565.58:164.31:17-1.12:12-0.87:095:39New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:455.49:094.52:12-1.12:58-0.97:095:40Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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