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 (tomorrow) : 4:06 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 04m at 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 - Dec 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:374.112:594.66:320.47:160.16:595:02Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:444.42:014.37:470.48:110.07:005:02Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:484.73:034.18:590.39:05-0.17:005:02Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:475.04:023.910:040.29:57-0.27:015:02Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:425.34:583.811:030.110:46-0.27:025:02Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:335.55:503.811:570.011:34-0.37:035:02New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:215.66:383.712:46-0.17:045:02New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:065.67:253.712:20-0.21:33-0.17:055:02New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:515.48:093.61:05-0.22:170.07:055:02New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:345.28:533.51:49-0.13:000.17:065:02Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:165.09:363.42:330.13:420.27:075:02Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:584.710:213.43:170.34:240.37:075:03Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:404.411:093.34:020.45:050.57:085:03Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:234.111:593.44:510.65:460.57:095:03First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:083.85:450.86:270.67:095:03First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:513.512:563.56:440.97:090.57:105:04First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:443.71:473.37:470.97:520.57:115:04First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:373.92:403.28:500.88:370.47:115:05Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:274.23:333.19:470.79:240.27:125:05Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:154.54:253.210:400.510:110.07:125:06Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:034.95:143.311:290.210:59-0.27:135:06Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:505.26:033.412:160.07:135:07Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:375.46:513.51:03-0.27:145:07Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:245.67:403.712:36-0.51:49-0.37:145:08Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:125.68:303.81:27-0.62:35-0.47:155:08Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:015.59:234.02:19-0.73:22-0.47:155:09Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:515.310:184.13:13-0.64:10-0.47:155:09Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:424.911:174.24:11-0.44:59-0.47:165:10Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:364.55:14-0.25:50-0.47:165:11Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:194.312:344.06:220.06:43-0.37:165:12Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:234.51:363.67:350.27:39-0.37:165:12Third Quarter31Sun
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 12:53 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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