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 1h 04m 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 - Apr 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:283.94:033.19:550.69:490.76:587:32Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:273.94:583.310:480.610:480.66:567:33Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:184.05:453.611:330.411:390.46:557:34Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:044.16:273.912:120.36:547:34Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:444.27:054.212:240.212:480.16:527:35Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:224.27:424.41:060.11:220.06:517:36New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:594.38:184.71:46-0.11:56-0.16:507:37New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:364.38:554.92:25-0.22:30-0.26:487:37New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:134.29:335.03:05-0.23:05-0.26:477:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:524.110:145.13:46-0.23:42-0.26:467:39Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:344.010:585.14:30-0.24:23-0.26:447:40Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:203.811:485.05:18-0.15:09-0.16:437:40Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:123.76:100.06:010.06:427:41First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:434.91:123.67:090.17:020.16:417:42First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:454.82:203.68:120.18:110.26:397:43First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:524.73:303.89:170.19:240.16:387:43First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:594.74:374.210:19-0.110:350.06:377:44Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:034.85:374.611:16-0.311:40-0.26:367:45Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:014.86:325.012:07-0.46:357:46Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:544.87:235.312:38-0.412:56-0.66:337:46Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:444.78:105.51:32-0.51:41-0.66:327:47Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:324.68:565.62:23-0.62:25-0.66:317:48Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:184.49:415.53:12-0.53:08-0.56:307:49Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:034.110:255.33:59-0.43:50-0.26:297:50Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:493.911:105.04:46-0.24:330.06:287:50Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:363.611:564.75:340.15:170.36:277:51Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:253.46:230.36:050.56:257:52Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:454.41:203.27:150.56:580.76:247:53Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:384.12:193.28:100.67:590.96:237:53Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:353.93:193.39:040.79:030.96:227:54Third Quarter30Thu
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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