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 1h 45m 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 - Oct 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:345.211:483.74:480.65:580.97:066:55Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:295.15:370.66:571.07:076:54Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:463.61:325.16:360.78:041.07:076:52Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:543.72:415.17:450.79:100.97:086:51Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:063.93:485.29:000.610:110.77:096:50Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:154.34:505.310:120.411:050.47:106:48Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:174.85:475.411:180.111:540.17:106:47Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:125.36:395.412:18-0.17:116:46Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:045.87:285.312:40-0.11:14-0.27:126:44New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:536.18:155.11:25-0.22:07-0.27:136:43New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:416.29:024.92:08-0.32:58-0.27:146:42New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:296.29:494.52:52-0.23:490.07:146:40Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:175.910:384.23:370.04:400.37:156:39Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:075.611:283.94:230.35:340.67:166:38Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:005.25:120.66:300.97:176:37Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:233.712:584.96:060.97:311.17:176:36First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:253.52:004.67:081.18:331.27:186:34First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:323.53:034.48:151.29:301.27:196:33First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:353.64:004.49:221.210:191.17:206:32First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:293.94:494.410:221.111:001.07:216:31Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:154.25:334.411:130.911:360.87:226:30Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:564.56:114.411:590.87:226:28Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:344.86:484.412:090.712:410.67:236:27Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:105.17:244.312:410.51:210.57:246:26Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:455.38:004.31:130.42:010.47:256:25Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:225.58:374.21:470.32:400.47:266:24Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:015.69:164.12:220.33:220.47:276:23Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:425.69:584.03:000.34:060.57:286:22Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:275.610:453.83:420.34:530.67:286:21Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:185.411:383.74:290.45:460.77:296:20Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:145.35:240.56:440.77:306:19Third Quarter31Tue
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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