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 4h 08m 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 - Mar 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:245.18:495.22:02-1.12:27-1.06:396:07Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:114.79:395.22:56-1.03:11-1.06:386:08Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:004.310:315.13:51-0.73:56-0.86:376:09Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:503.811:264.94:47-0.44:44-0.56:366:10Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:443.45:48-0.15:35-0.26:346:11First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:264.612:463.06:540.36:330.16:336:11First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:314.31:562.88:060.57:400.36:326:12First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:404.13:082.89:150.58:510.46:316:13First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:454.14:112.910:150.59:560.46:296:14Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:424.15:033.111:040.410:510.26:286:15Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:294.25:473.411:450.311:370.16:276:16Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:094.26:253.612:200.26:256:16Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:454.27:003.912:180.012:510.06:246:17Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:184.27:344.112:57-0.11:200.06:236:18Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:504.18:074.31:34-0.11:49-0.16:216:19Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:224.08:394.42:10-0.12:16-0.16:206:19Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:533.89:134.52:470.02:450.06:196:20Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:263.69:494.53:240.13:150.06:176:21Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:023.310:304.54:050.23:490.16:166:22Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:433.111:174.44:500.34:300.26:146:23Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:323.05:440.55:190.26:136:23Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:144.412:322.96:460.66:200.36:126:24Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:194.41:432.97:550.57:320.26:106:25Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:304.52:563.29:030.48:470.06:096:26Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:374.74:043.610:020.19:58-0.26:086:26Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:384.95:034.210:54-0.211:02-0.56:066:27Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:335.05:584.811:42-0.56:056:28Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:255.06:495.212:01-0.712:28-0.76:046:29New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:134.97:385.612:57-0.91:12-0.96:026:29New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:014.78:275.71:50-0.91:55-0.96:016:30New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:494.49:165.72:43-0.82:39-0.75:596:31Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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