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 2h 48m at 2:55 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:40 pm (4.9 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 - Sep 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:144.711:233.94:420.55:240.86:457:37Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:594.85:180.56:140.96:467:35Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:073.712:524.86:020.57:131.06:477:34Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:003.51:534.96:550.68:211.16:477:33Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:033.43:005.07:590.59:311.06:487:31Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:143.54:085.29:090.410:350.86:497:30Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:243.85:115.510:190.211:320.56:497:29Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:294.26:085.711:25-0.16:507:27Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:274.77:015.812:230.212:26-0.36:517:26New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:215.27:515.81:10-0.11:23-0.56:517:24New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:135.68:395.61:56-0.32:18-0.56:527:23New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:035.99:265.32:40-0.43:12-0.46:537:22Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:535.910:144.93:24-0.44:06-0.26:537:20Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:445.811:034.54:09-0.25:000.16:547:19Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:375.611:554.14:560.05:570.56:557:17Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:335.35:450.36:590.86:557:16First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:513.71:345.06:400.68:051.06:567:15First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:553.52:414.77:420.99:131.26:577:13First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:043.43:464.68:501.010:151.26:587:12First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:093.54:444.69:561.011:071.16:587:10Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:043.75:334.710:530.911:491.06:597:09Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:513.96:154.711:430.87:007:08Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:314.26:534.812:250.812:260.67:007:06Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:084.57:274.812:580.71:070.57:017:05Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:434.88:004.71:280.61:450.57:027:03Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:175.08:334.61:580.52:230.47:027:02Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:525.19:064.52:270.43:000.57:037:01Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:275.29:414.32:580.43:390.57:046:59Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:055.310:184.13:300.54:210.67:056:58Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:465.311:003.94:070.55:060.87:056:56Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 6:17 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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