Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 53m at 5:50 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:11 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:393.52:254.37:350.98:461.26:457:36First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:363.43:244.38:310.99:461.26:467:35First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:363.54:194.59:290.910:401.16:477:34Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:333.65:104.610:250.711:270.96:477:32Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:243.85:564.911:170.66:487:31Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:104.16:385.112:090.712:040.46:497:29Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:544.57:205.212:490.412:500.26:497:28Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:374.88:005.31:270.21:360.06:507:27Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:205.18:425.32:060.02:21-0.16:517:25Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:045.49:255.32:45-0.13:08-0.16:527:24Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:505.510:105.13:26-0.23:57-0.16:527:23Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:395.610:584.84:10-0.24:490.16:537:21Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:325.611:504.64:57-0.15:450.26:547:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:295.55:490.06:460.46:547:18Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:494.31:325.46:470.27:530.66:557:17Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:554.22:405.37:530.39:030.66:567:16Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:054.23:485.39:030.310:090.66:567:14Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:144.34:515.310:110.311:080.46:577:13Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:164.55:485.311:140.26:587:11Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:124.86:395.312:000.312:110.16:587:10Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:015.07:255.312:470.21:020.16:597:09New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:465.28:085.21:300.11:490.17:007:07New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:295.38:495.02:090.12:330.17:017:06New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:095.39:284.82:470.23:160.27:017:04New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:485.210:064.53:230.33:570.47:027:03Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:275.110:444.33:590.54:390.67:037:02Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:084.911:244.04:360.65:230.87:037:00Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:514.75:150.86:091.07:046:59Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:083.812:394.65:581.07:011.27:056:57First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:583.61:334.46:481.17:581.37:066:56First Quarter30Mon
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 9:00 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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