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 1h 21m 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 - Apr 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:114.05:383.511:270.511:330.46:587:32Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:584.06:213.812:060.46:567:33Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:394.07:004.112:200.312:410.26:557:33Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:154.07:354.41:030.21:120.16:547:34New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:503.98:094.61:420.11:420.06:527:35New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:243.98:424.72:190.02:120.06:517:36New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:573.89:164.82:560.02:430.06:507:36New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:313.69:514.93:330.13:150.06:487:37Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:063.510:294.84:110.13:490.16:477:38Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:443.311:114.84:520.24:270.26:467:39Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:283.211:594.75:370.45:110.26:457:40Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:193.16:280.56:040.36:437:40First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:544.61:203.27:260.57:070.36:427:41First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:574.52:283.38:270.48:180.36:417:42First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:034.53:383.79:280.39:330.26:397:43First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:074.64:424.210:240.010:440.06:387:43Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:084.65:414.811:16-0.211:48-0.36:377:44Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:044.66:355.312:05-0.56:367:45Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:574.67:275.712:48-0.512:53-0.76:357:46Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:484.58:176.01:43-0.61:39-0.86:337:46Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:384.49:066.02:36-0.72:26-0.86:327:47Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:274.29:555.93:28-0.63:13-0.66:317:48Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:173.910:455.64:20-0.44:01-0.46:307:49Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:093.711:375.25:12-0.14:51-0.16:297:50Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:043.46:070.15:450.26:287:50Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:324.81:033.37:030.46:440.56:277:51Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:304.42:073.28:010.57:500.76:257:52Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:304.13:113.38:580.68:590.86:247:53Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:293.94:103.59:490.610:040.86:237:53Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:233.85:003.810:340.511:010.76:227:54Waning Crescent30Mon
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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