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 (tomorrow) : 5:49 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 35m at 11:30 pm (4.5 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 - Jun 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:514.71:334.07:120.07:260.36:018:17Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:474.52:354.38:06-0.18:350.36:008:18Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:484.33:384.79:01-0.29:450.26:008:18Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:514.24:395.19:57-0.410:530.16:008:19Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:534.15:385.410:53-0.511:55-0.16:008:20Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:534.16:335.711:48-0.76:008:20Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:504.27:265.912:53-0.312:42-0.75:598:21New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:454.28:176.01:48-0.51:34-0.75:598:21New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:384.29:075.92:40-0.52:26-0.75:598:22New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:304.19:565.63:30-0.53:16-0.55:598:22Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:224.010:445.34:19-0.44:07-0.35:598:22Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:133.911:314.95:07-0.24:580.05:598:23Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:063.85:54-0.15:510.35:598:23Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:194.512:593.86:410.16:460.65:598:24First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:074.11:543.87:270.27:460.85:598:24First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:573.82:493.88:140.38:480.95:598:24First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:493.63:434.09:000.49:490.96:008:25First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:423.44:334.19:450.410:460.86:008:25Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:333.35:204.410:300.311:370.76:008:25Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:233.36:044.611:140.26:008:26Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:103.36:454.812:240.511:57 AM0.16:008:26Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:543.47:265.01:070.412:390.06:008:26Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:383.58:065.21:480.21:21-0.16:018:26Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:203.68:465.32:280.12:04-0.26:018:26Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:033.89:275.33:08-0.12:47-0.26:018:26Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:483.910:095.33:48-0.23:33-0.26:028:26Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:354.010:545.14:30-0.24:21-0.16:028:27Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:254.111:414.95:13-0.35:140.06:028:27Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:184.35:59-0.36:110.16:038:27Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:324.61:164.46:48-0.37:140.26:038:27Third Quarter30Fri
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 2:39 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 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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