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 2h 57m 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 - Feb 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:345.010:024.63:07-1.03:43-0.97:085:41Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:234.610:574.64:04-0.84:30-0.87:075:42Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:154.111:554.65:04-0.45:18-0.67:065:43First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:103.66:08-0.16:10-0.47:065:44First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:574.51:113.17:180.17:06-0.27:055:45First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:024.42:182.88:300.38:080.07:045:46First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:084.33:282.79:400.39:120.17:035:47Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:104.34:302.810:410.310:130.07:025:48Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:054.35:242.911:320.211:060.07:015:49Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:534.46:093.112:160.17:005:50Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:354.46:503.312:540.06:595:51Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:134.47:273.412:36-0.21:28-0.16:595:52Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:474.48:023.61:15-0.21:59-0.16:585:53Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:204.38:363.71:52-0.22:29-0.16:575:54Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:524.19:103.82:29-0.22:58-0.16:565:55Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:243.99:453.83:06-0.13:26-0.16:545:56Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:563.610:213.93:450.13:550.06:535:57Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:313.411:023.94:260.24:270.16:525:58Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:103.111:484.05:130.45:050.16:515:59Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:572.96:070.55:500.16:505:59Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:444.012:542.77:100.66:460.16:496:00Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:474.22:022.78:210.57:520.16:486:01Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:564.43:132.89:300.49:02-0.16:476:02Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:014.74:203.210:310.110:10-0.46:466:03Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:025.05:203.611:24-0.211:13-0.76:446:04Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:565.26:154.112:13-0.56:436:05New Moon26Sun
27Mon6:475.47:074.612:12-1.012:59-0.86:426:06New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:365.37:584.91:07-1.11:43-0.96:416:06New Moon28Tue
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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