Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 3:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 33m at 9:58 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:293.15:300.45:280.27:085:41First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:103.712:142.86:240.66:110.37:075:42First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:033.71:062.67:250.77:010.37:065:43First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:023.72:082.58:320.77:590.37:065:44First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:023.93:122.69:350.68:590.27:055:45Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:004.14:112.810:290.49:580.07:045:46Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:514.45:043.111:160.210:52-0.37:035:47Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:394.75:533.411:59-0.111:44-0.57:025:48Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:244.96:403.812:40-0.47:015:49Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:085.07:264.212:33-0.81:20-0.67:005:50Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:525.08:134.51:23-0.92:00-0.86:595:51Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:364.99:014.82:13-0.92:41-0.96:585:52Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:214.69:504.93:04-0.93:24-0.96:575:53Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:084.310:434.93:58-0.74:09-0.86:565:54Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:593.911:404.84:55-0.44:58-0.76:555:55Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat11:563.55:58-0.15:53-0.56:545:56Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:444.71:003.27:080.16:55-0.36:535:57Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:524.62:123.08:220.28:05-0.26:525:58Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:024.53:253.09:320.29:16-0.16:515:59Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:084.54:313.210:330.110:21-0.26:505:59Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:054.65:263.411:26-0.111:18-0.36:496:00Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:554.66:153.712:10-0.26:486:01Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:394.66:583.912:08-0.412:50-0.36:476:02New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:194.57:374.112:53-0.41:26-0.36:456:03New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:554.48:144.21:34-0.41:59-0.36:446:04New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:304.28:494.22:14-0.32:30-0.36:436:05New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:043.99:244.22:52-0.23:00-0.26:426:06Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:373.610:004.23:310.03:310.06:416:06Waxing Crescent28Thu
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 12:46 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 94% 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 Waning Gibbous (94% 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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