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 5h 26m 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 - Apr 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:374.010:065.43:36-0.53:25-0.55:586:32Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:273.711:585.15:30-0.25:12-0.26:577:32Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:213.36:270.16:040.16:557:33First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:554.71:223.17:280.47:030.46:547:34First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:584.32:312.98:350.68:110.66:537:35First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:044.13:413.09:390.79:230.76:517:36First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:094.04:423.210:360.710:290.76:507:36Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:044.05:333.411:220.611:250.56:497:37Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:514.06:153.712:010.46:477:38Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:324.06:534.112:130.412:350.36:467:39Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:084.07:294.412:550.31:060.26:457:39Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:434.08:024.61:350.21:360.16:447:40Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:173.98:364.82:130.12:060.06:427:41Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:513.89:104.92:500.02:360.06:417:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:263.79:465.03:280.03:090.06:407:42Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:023.510:255.04:080.13:430.16:397:43Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:423.311:094.94:500.24:230.16:377:44Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:273.211:584.85:370.35:080.26:367:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:203.16:300.46:030.36:357:45Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:564.71:233.17:300.57:070.46:347:46Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:004.62:333.38:330.48:210.36:337:47Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:074.63:443.79:340.39:370.26:317:48Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:124.64:484.210:300.010:480.06:307:49Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:124.65:464.811:21-0.211:53-0.26:297:49Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:084.66:395.312:09-0.56:287:50Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:004.57:305.712:51-0.412:55-0.66:277:51New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:504.48:185.91:46-0.51:40-0.76:267:52New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:394.29:065.92:38-0.62:25-0.66:257:52New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:274.09:545.83:29-0.53:10-0.56:247:53Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:163.810:425.54:20-0.33:57-0.26:237:54Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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