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 2h 40m 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 - Mar 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:444.23:102.99:160.48:570.26:396:07Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:494.14:133.010:160.410:010.26:386:08Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:454.25:063.211:060.310:560.16:376:09Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:324.25:513.411:470.211:420.06:356:10Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:134.26:303.712:230.16:346:11New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:494.27:053.912:24-0.112:550.06:336:12New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:234.27:394.11:02-0.11:25-0.16:316:12New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:554.18:124.21:39-0.21:53-0.16:306:13New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:273.98:454.32:15-0.12:22-0.16:296:14New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:583.79:184.42:520.02:50-0.16:276:15Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:313.510:544.44:290.14:210.07:267:16Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:063.311:354.35:090.24:550.17:257:17Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:463.15:540.45:350.27:237:17Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:224.312:342.96:460.56:240.27:227:18First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:174.31:332.97:460.67:240.27:217:19First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:224.32:422.98:540.58:340.27:197:20First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:304.43:543.210:000.49:470.07:187:20Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:364.65:003.610:590.110:57-0.37:177:21Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:364.86:004.211:51-0.27:157:22Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:315.06:544.812:00-0.612:39-0.57:147:23Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:225.07:465.312:59-0.81:25-0.87:137:24Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:115.08:365.61:54-1.02:10-1.07:117:24Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:594.89:265.82:48-1.02:54-1.07:107:25Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:484.510:165.73:41-0.93:40-0.97:097:26Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:374.111:085.54:35-0.64:27-0.77:077:27Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:283.85:30-0.35:17-0.47:067:27Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:025.112:243.46:280.06:110.07:047:28Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:014.71:273.27:310.37:120.37:037:29Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:054.42:363.08:380.58:210.57:027:30Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:124.13:463.19:430.69:330.67:007:30Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:164.04:473.310:400.610:380.56:597:31Waning Crescent31Sat
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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