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 56m 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 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:594.78:245.41:45-0.71:55-0.76:577:32Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:454.59:095.52:36-0.72:37-0.76:567:33Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:304.29:545.53:25-0.63:18-0.56:557:34Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:143.910:395.24:14-0.33:59-0.36:537:34Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:593.611:254.95:02-0.14:420.06:527:35Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:463.35:520.25:260.36:517:36Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:144.612:373.06:460.56:160.56:497:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:084.21:362.97:440.77:140.76:487:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:094.02:412.98:450.88:210.86:477:38Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:113.93:463.09:430.89:300.86:457:39Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:103.84:423.310:330.710:320.76:447:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:013.85:303.611:150.611:260.66:437:40Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:463.96:114.011:510.46:427:41Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:263.96:504.412:130.412:250.26:407:42Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:044.07:274.712:560.212:580.06:397:43New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:424.08:045.01:380.01:32-0.16:387:44New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:203.98:425.22:19-0.12:06-0.26:377:44New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:593.89:225.43:01-0.12:43-0.26:357:45New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:403.710:065.43:45-0.13:23-0.26:347:46Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:243.610:535.44:31-0.14:07-0.26:337:47Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:133.511:465.25:210.14:57-0.16:327:47Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:093.46:160.25:540.16:317:48First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:445.01:143.47:160.37:000.26:307:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:484.82:253.58:190.38:140.36:297:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:554.63:363.99:210.29:300.26:277:51First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:004.54:404.310:170.010:420.16:267:51Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:014.45:384.711:09-0.211:450.06:257:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:564.46:305.111:57-0.36:247:53Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:484.37:185.412:43-0.212:41-0.46:237:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:364.18:035.61:35-0.31:24-0.46:227:54Full Moon30Sun
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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