Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 6:46 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 12:52 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:174.21:334.07:200.17:44-0.37:175:13Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:224.32:363.78:310.28:40-0.27:175:14Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:224.43:363.59:370.29:34-0.27:175:15Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:184.54:323.410:350.210:24-0.27:175:15Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:074.65:223.311:260.111:10-0.27:175:16Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:524.76:073.412:110.07:175:17Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:334.76:483.412:52-0.17:175:18New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:114.77:263.412:32-0.21:30-0.17:175:19New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:474.78:043.41:10-0.22:06-0.17:175:20New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:234.68:403.41:47-0.22:41-0.17:175:20New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:584.59:173.42:25-0.13:16-0.17:175:21Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:344.39:563.43:030.03:500.07:175:22Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:104.110:363.43:420.14:250.07:165:23Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:493.911:203.54:250.25:020.17:165:24Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:313.75:140.35:430.17:165:25First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:103.612:203.56:080.46:290.07:165:26First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:043.81:153.37:100.47:210.07:155:27First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:034.02:163.38:170.38:17-0.27:155:28First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:044.43:183.39:230.19:15-0.47:155:29Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:034.84:203.510:25-0.210:14-0.77:145:30Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:015.25:193.711:22-0.411:12-0.97:145:31Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:565.56:154.012:16-0.77:145:32Full Moon22Thu
23Fri6:495.77:094.212:08-1.11:07-0.97:135:33Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:415.78:034.41:03-1.31:57-1.17:135:34Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:325.68:564.51:58-1.32:46-1.17:125:35Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:235.49:514.52:53-1.13:36-1.07:115:36Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:154.910:464.53:49-0.94:26-0.97:115:37Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:074.511:454.44:47-0.65:17-0.77:105:38Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:034.05:49-0.36:10-0.47:105:39Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:464.21:023.66:560.07:07-0.27:095:40Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:494.12:053.28:050.28:05-0.17:085:41Third Quarter31Sat
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 3:49 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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