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 2h 12m 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 - Mar 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:104.11:323.17:320.37:250.26:396:08Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:134.02:373.08:380.48:270.36:386:08Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:143.93:393.09:390.59:270.36:366:09Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:104.04:333.110:320.410:210.36:356:10Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:594.15:193.311:160.311:090.16:346:11Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:424.26:003.511:550.111:520.06:336:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:214.36:383.812:310.06:316:13New Moon7Sat
8Sun7:574.48:134.012:31-0.12:04-0.17:307:13New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:324.48:484.12:09-0.22:36-0.27:297:14New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:064.39:234.32:47-0.23:07-0.27:277:15New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:404.29:594.43:24-0.23:39-0.27:267:16Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:154.110:374.44:03-0.24:13-0.27:257:17Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:543.911:194.54:44-0.14:49-0.27:237:17Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:363.75:300.05:31-0.17:227:18Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:064.512:253.56:220.16:19-0.17:217:19First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:014.51:223.47:210.27:170.07:197:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:034.52:283.48:270.28:220.07:187:21First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:104.63:393.59:360.19:33-0.17:177:21First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:184.84:473.810:41-0.110:43-0.37:157:22Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:224.95:494.211:39-0.311:48-0.67:147:23Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:205.16:464.612:32-0.67:137:24Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:145.27:395.012:47-0.81:22-0.87:117:24Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:055.28:295.21:43-0.92:08-0.97:107:25Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:535.09:175.42:35-0.92:54-0.97:087:26Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:414.810:055.33:26-0.83:38-0.77:077:27Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:284.410:535.14:17-0.64:22-0.57:067:27Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:154.111:414.95:07-0.45:07-0.37:047:28Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:043.76:00-0.15:530.07:037:29Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:324.612:573.46:550.26:440.37:027:30Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:274.31:563.27:540.57:410.67:007:30Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:264.03:003.18:560.68:450.76:597:31Third Quarter31Tue
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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