Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 19m at 3:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:004.312:363.56:230.46:190.76:038:26First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:413.91:243.67:000.47:140.96:048:26First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:233.62:143.77:380.58:131.06:048:26First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:103.43:053.98:180.59:151.06:058:26First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:003.23:574.29:020.410:160.96:058:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:543.14:474.59:480.311:140.86:068:26Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:503.15:374.810:380.26:068:26Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:443.16:265.112:070.611:28 AM0.06:078:26Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:363.37:155.412:560.312:19-0.26:078:25Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:273.48:035.61:440.11:11-0.36:088:25Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:173.78:515.72:300.02:02-0.56:088:25Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:083.99:395.73:15-0.22:55-0.56:098:24Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:004.110:275.64:01-0.33:49-0.56:108:24Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:544.311:165.34:47-0.44:45-0.36:108:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:504.55:33-0.45:45-0.16:118:23Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:074.912:494.66:21-0.46:490.16:128:23Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:014.41:504.87:11-0.37:580.36:128:22Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:584.02:534.98:04-0.29:090.56:138:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:003.63:565.08:59-0.110:200.56:138:21Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:043.44:565.19:570.011:250.56:148:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:083.35:535.210:550.06:158:20Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:073.36:455.212:220.411:50 AM0.06:158:20Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:003.47:335.21:130.312:420.06:168:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:473.58:165.21:590.31:290.06:178:18New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:313.68:575.12:400.22:130.06:188:18New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:133.79:345.03:180.22:560.16:188:17New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:523.710:104.83:540.23:360.26:198:16Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:313.810:454.54:270.34:170.46:208:15Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:103.811:204.25:000.34:590.56:208:15Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:513.911:563.95:310.45:440.76:218:14Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:344.06:040.56:330.96:228:13First Quarter31Mon
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 6:25 am — 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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