Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 45m at 6:46 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:57 am (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 - Jul 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:233.65:114.810:230.011:280.46:048:27Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:193.66:015.211:14-0.26:048:26Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:133.86:525.512:220.112:05-0.46:058:26Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:063.97:425.81:13-0.112:57-0.66:058:26New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:594.18:326.02:04-0.41:49-0.76:068:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:524.39:236.02:53-0.52:42-0.86:068:26New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:464.410:145.93:43-0.63:36-0.76:078:26Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:424.511:065.64:34-0.64:33-0.66:078:26Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:394.55:25-0.65:32-0.36:088:25Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:005.212:404.66:18-0.56:36-0.16:088:25First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:564.81:424.67:12-0.47:430.26:098:25First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:554.42:464.78:08-0.38:530.36:098:24First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:574.03:494.79:05-0.210:020.46:108:24First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:593.84:484.810:00-0.111:050.46:118:24Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:593.65:424.910:540.06:118:23Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:543.66:315.012:020.411:44 AM0.06:128:23Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:453.67:165.112:520.312:310.06:138:22Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:303.67:575.11:370.21:140.06:138:22Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:123.78:355.02:180.21:550.06:148:21Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:523.79:125.02:560.22:350.16:158:21Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:303.79:484.93:320.23:130.26:158:20Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:093.710:244.74:070.23:520.36:168:19Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:473.810:594.54:420.24:320.46:178:19Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:273.811:364.35:160.35:140.66:178:18Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:103.85:510.36:000.76:188:17Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:164.012:553.96:290.46:510.86:198:17Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:003.81:464.17:110.47:480.86:198:16Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:503.72:414.37:580.38:500.86:208:15Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:463.63:394.68:500.29:550.76:218:14Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:463.64:374.99:460.010:570.56:218:14Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:483.75:345.310:44-0.211:540.26:228:13Waning Crescent31Fri
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 9:51 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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