Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 5:01 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 48m at 11:19 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:063.45:514.910:590.06:048:27Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:593.56:405.312:140.411:49 AM-0.26:048:26Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:513.77:275.51:020.112:40-0.46:058:26Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:423.98:155.71:49-0.11:31-0.56:058:26Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:334.19:035.82:36-0.32:22-0.66:068:26Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:244.39:515.73:22-0.53:15-0.66:068:26Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:174.510:405.54:09-0.64:09-0.56:078:26Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:124.611:315.24:57-0.65:06-0.36:078:26Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:094.75:46-0.66:07-0.16:088:25Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:244.81:104.86:38-0.57:120.16:088:25Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:214.42:134.87:32-0.48:210.36:098:25Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:224.03:174.98:28-0.39:320.46:098:24Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:263.74:195.09:27-0.210:390.46:108:24Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:303.65:185.010:25-0.111:400.36:118:24Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:303.66:115.111:21-0.16:118:23Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:253.67:005.212:340.312:13-0.16:128:23Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:153.77:445.21:210.21:01-0.16:138:22New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:003.78:255.12:050.11:46-0.16:138:22New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:423.89:045.02:440.12:280.06:148:21New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:223.99:414.93:210.13:080.16:148:21New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:023.910:164.73:570.13:480.26:158:20Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:403.910:524.44:310.24:290.46:168:19Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:203.911:274.25:040.25:110.56:178:19Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:023.95:390.35:550.76:178:18Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:053.912:464.06:150.46:450.96:188:17First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:473.71:364.16:550.47:401.06:198:17First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:353.52:294.27:410.48:411.06:198:16First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:293.43:264.48:320.49:450.96:208:15First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:293.34:244.79:280.210:450.76:218:14Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:303.55:195.010:260.011:410.46:218:14Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:293.76:125.411:23-0.26:228:13Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 2:10 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 81% 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 (81% 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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