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 21m 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 - Oct 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:246.38:485.41:57-0.52:36-0.57:066:55Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:156.39:385.22:44-0.53:30-0.37:076:54Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:076.210:294.93:33-0.44:24-0.17:076:53Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:006.011:234.54:23-0.15:190.27:086:51Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:565.65:150.16:180.57:096:50Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:204.212:565.26:120.57:200.77:106:49Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:234.01:594.97:150.78:240.97:106:47Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:303.93:034.78:220.99:251.07:116:46Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:353.94:034.69:291.010:200.97:126:45Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:324.14:564.510:290.911:060.97:136:43Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:214.35:424.511:210.811:460.87:136:42Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:044.56:224.512:060.77:146:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:434.86:594.512:220.712:480.67:156:39Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:195.07:354.512:550.61:260.57:166:38New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:545.18:104.51:280.52:040.57:176:37New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:295.38:444.42:000.42:410.57:176:36New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:045.39:204.32:330.43:180.57:186:35New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:415.39:574.23:070.53:570.67:196:33Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:205.310:374.03:440.54:390.67:206:32Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:045.211:233.94:250.65:250.77:216:31Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:535.15:110.66:160.87:216:30Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:153.912:485.06:050.77:120.87:226:29First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:164.01:495.07:090.78:120.77:236:28First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:224.22:534.98:180.69:110.57:246:26First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:294.53:565.09:290.510:080.37:256:25Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:315.04:565.010:370.311:020.07:266:24Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:295.55:535.111:390.011:53-0.27:276:23Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:245.96:465.112:37-0.27:276:22Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:166.27:375.112:42-0.41:31-0.37:286:21Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:066.48:284.91:31-0.52:24-0.37:296:20Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:566.49:184.82:19-0.43:15-0.37:306:19Full Moon31Mon
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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