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 18m 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 - Nov 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:004.35:154.311:010.811:170.67:316:18Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:434.75:584.411:500.611:540.37:326:17Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:255.26:414.412:370.37:336:16Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:075.67:234.412:320.11:230.17:346:15Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:505.98:074.41:12-0.12:100.07:356:14Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:356.17:534.31:54-0.21:580.06:365:13Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:236.28:424.21:39-0.22:480.06:375:13Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:146.19:344.02:27-0.23:410.16:385:12Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:095.810:323.93:200.04:380.36:395:11Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:085.511:373.94:190.15:380.46:405:10Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:125.25:260.36:410.46:415:10Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:484.01:184.96:390.57:420.46:425:09Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:594.22:234.77:550.68:390.36:435:08Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:044.53:244.59:070.59:310.26:435:08Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:024.84:194.310:110.410:180.16:445:07Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:535.15:094.211:070.311:010.16:455:07Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:395.45:554.111:570.211:420.16:465:06New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:225.56:383.912:430.26:475:06New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:025.57:193.812:210.11:260.26:485:05New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:415.47:593.712:590.22:070.36:495:05New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:215.38:383.61:370.32:480.46:505:04Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:005.19:183.42:150.43:290.56:515:04Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:414.910:013.32:550.54:110.76:525:03Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:244.610:473.23:380.74:550.86:535:03Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:094.411:373.24:240.85:400.86:545:03Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:564.25:160.96:250.96:555:03First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:323.312:474.06:151.07:110.86:555:02First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:293.51:393.97:191.07:550.76:565:02First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:233.92:323.88:230.98:380.56:575:02First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:144.33:243.89:230.79:220.36:585:02Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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