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 1h 11m 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 - Jan 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:284.87:423.412:46-0.11:490.07:165:13Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:044.88:203.51:25-0.22:24-0.17:175:13Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:404.78:593.62:04-0.22:59-0.17:175:14Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:184.69:413.72:46-0.13:34-0.27:175:15Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:574.410:253.83:30-0.14:11-0.27:175:16Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:404.211:154.04:190.04:52-0.27:175:17Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:273.95:140.15:37-0.27:175:17Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:104.212:213.76:150.26:27-0.37:175:18Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:104.41:213.47:240.27:24-0.37:175:19Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:154.62:273.38:360.28:25-0.47:175:20Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:204.93:353.39:450.09:28-0.67:175:21Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:225.24:393.510:48-0.210:31-0.77:175:22Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:215.45:393.711:46-0.411:30-0.97:175:23Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:165.56:353.912:38-0.67:165:24New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:085.67:284.112:27-1.01:27-0.77:165:25New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:585.48:194.21:21-1.02:14-0.87:165:26New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:455.29:094.22:13-0.92:59-0.77:165:26Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:314.89:584.23:04-0.73:42-0.67:155:27Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:164.410:474.13:55-0.44:25-0.47:155:28Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:003.911:374.04:47-0.15:07-0.27:155:29Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:473.45:420.25:500.07:145:30First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:303.912:363.16:410.56:370.17:145:31First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:263.81:322.87:450.67:270.37:135:32First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:253.82:322.68:500.78:220.37:135:33First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:223.83:312.69:500.69:170.27:125:34Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:154.04:262.710:420.510:100.17:125:35Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:024.25:142.911:270.310:580.07:115:36Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:454.35:573.112:070.17:115:37Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:254.56:383.412:43-0.17:105:38Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:034.67:173.612:25-0.31:18-0.27:095:39Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:404.77:563.81:07-0.41:52-0.47:095:40Full Moon31Fri
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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