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 1h 56m 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 - Nov 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:144.03:354.49:091.09:490.77:316:18First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:104.34:294.610:100.710:370.47:326:17Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:024.84:214.710:080.410:230.16:335:16Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:525.35:124.811:020.111:10-0.16:345:15Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:415.76:014.911:54-0.111:56-0.46:355:14Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:306.16:515.012:45-0.36:365:13Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:206.47:414.912:44-0.51:37-0.46:375:13Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:106.48:334.81:33-0.62:29-0.46:385:12Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:036.39:274.72:24-0.53:23-0.36:395:11Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:586.110:254.53:18-0.44:20-0.16:405:10Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:565.711:284.44:16-0.15:190.06:415:10Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:575.35:200.26:200.26:425:09Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:354.31:024.96:290.47:230.36:435:08Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:444.32:074.77:420.58:230.36:435:08Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:494.53:084.58:510.69:170.36:445:07Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:474.64:044.39:530.510:060.36:455:07Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:384.84:544.210:470.510:500.26:465:06Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:235.05:384.111:350.411:300.26:475:06Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:045.16:194.112:180.36:485:05New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:425.26:574.012:070.212:580.36:495:05New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:185.27:343.912:430.21:360.36:505:04New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:545.18:113.91:180.22:140.36:515:04New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:305.18:483.81:530.32:510.46:525:03Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:064.99:263.72:300.43:290.46:535:03Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:454.810:073.63:080.54:080.56:545:03Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:254.610:523.53:490.64:490.66:555:03Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:094.411:423.64:350.75:320.66:565:02First Quarter27Wed
28Thu11:574.35:280.86:190.66:565:02First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:363.712:514.26:270.87:090.56:575:02First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:343.91:484.17:320.78:010.36:585:02First Quarter30Sat
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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