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 1h 35m 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 - Sep 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:225.17:546.11:15-0.21:21-0.66:457:37New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:165.48:456.02:04-0.42:16-0.76:467:36New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:085.69:355.82:52-0.53:11-0.66:467:34Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:015.710:255.43:40-0.54:06-0.46:477:33Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:545.611:165.04:28-0.45:02-0.16:487:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:495.45:18-0.26:010.26:487:30Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:104.612:475.26:100.17:030.56:497:29First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:084.21:495.07:060.48:090.86:507:27First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:103.92:534.88:060.69:160.96:517:26First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:153.73:554.79:080.710:180.96:517:25First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:183.74:524.710:090.811:120.96:527:23Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:133.85:424.811:040.711:580.86:537:22Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:004.06:264.911:520.66:537:20Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:424.27:054.912:380.712:350.56:547:19Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:214.47:414.91:140.61:150.46:557:18Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:574.68:164.91:470.51:530.46:557:16Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:324.78:494.92:190.42:300.46:567:15Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:074.89:234.82:510.43:080.46:577:13Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:424.99:584.63:220.43:460.56:577:12Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:194.910:344.43:550.54:260.66:587:11Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:594.911:154.24:300.55:090.76:597:09Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:445.05:100.65:590.86:597:08Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:014.112:365.05:560.66:550.97:007:06Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:553.91:355.06:500.67:580.97:017:05Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:573.92:405.17:520.69:040.87:027:04Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:044.03:465.39:010.510:080.67:027:02Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:124.34:495.510:090.311:060.37:037:01Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:144.75:475.711:130.011:590.17:046:59Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:125.26:425.812:14-0.27:046:58Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:065.67:335.812:49-0.21:10-0.47:056:57New Moon30Wed
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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