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 (tomorrow) : 4:41 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 25m at 10:16 pm (4.8 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 - Oct 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:294.86:504.912:130.512:300.47:066:56Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:115.07:304.812:520.41:150.47:066:54Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:505.18:074.71:280.41:570.47:076:53Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:265.28:434.52:010.42:360.47:086:52Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:015.39:174.32:330.43:150.57:096:50Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:375.29:524.13:050.53:530.67:096:49Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:135.110:283.93:370.64:320.87:106:48Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:524.911:073.74:120.85:141.07:116:46Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:354.811:503.54:510.96:001.17:126:45Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:234.65:351.06:521.37:126:44Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:403.41:184.56:271.17:481.37:136:42Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:403.52:174.57:271.18:461.27:146:41Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:433.63:174.68:341.09:391.07:156:40Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:454.04:144.79:400.810:270.87:156:39Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:414.45:064.910:410.611:130.47:166:37Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:335.05:565.011:390.311:570.17:176:36Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:225.56:455.112:330.07:186:35New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:116.07:335.112:41-0.21:26-0.27:196:34New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:016.48:225.01:26-0.42:18-0.37:206:32New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:516.59:114.82:13-0.43:10-0.37:206:31New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:436.510:034.63:02-0.44:04-0.17:216:30Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:376.310:594.43:53-0.35:010.17:226:29Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:355.911:594.24:49-0.16:000.37:236:28Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:375.65:500.27:040.57:246:27First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:064.11:425.26:580.58:090.67:256:26First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:184.12:494.98:110.79:110.77:256:25First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:274.23:524.79:230.710:070.67:266:24First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:284.44:494.510:290.710:560.67:276:22Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:214.75:384.411:260.711:380.57:286:21Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:064.96:224.312:150.67:296:20Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:475.17:024.212:160.512:590.57:306:19Full Moon31Thu
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 1:28 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 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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