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 39m 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 - Oct 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:585.98:235.71:37-0.32:05-0.57:066:55New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:486.19:125.52:24-0.42:58-0.47:076:54New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:386.110:015.23:10-0.33:50-0.27:076:53Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:295.910:514.83:57-0.24:430.07:086:51Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:205.611:444.44:450.15:380.37:096:50Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:145.35:350.46:360.67:106:49First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:404.11:135.06:300.77:380.97:106:47First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:413.92:144.87:300.98:411.07:116:46First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:463.83:174.68:351.09:411.07:126:45First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:483.84:154.69:381.110:341.07:136:43Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:434.05:054.610:361.011:180.97:136:42Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:304.25:504.611:250.811:570.87:146:41Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:124.46:304.712:100.77:156:39Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:504.77:074.712:330.612:510.67:166:38Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:264.97:424.71:060.51:300.57:176:37Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:015.18:184.71:390.42:080.47:176:36Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:375.38:534.62:120.32:460.47:186:35Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:145.49:304.52:450.33:260.47:196:33Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:525.410:104.33:210.34:070.47:206:32Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:355.410:544.24:000.44:530.57:216:31Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:225.311:434.14:430.45:430.67:216:30Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:155.25:330.56:390.77:226:29Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:404.01:145.26:310.67:400.77:236:28Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:454.02:195.17:370.68:440.67:246:26Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:544.23:265.18:490.59:450.47:256:25Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:014.64:295.210:000.410:420.27:266:24Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:025.05:285.211:050.111:350.07:276:23Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:585.46:225.312:05-0.17:276:22Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:515.87:135.212:24-0.21:01-0.27:286:21New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:416.08:035.11:11-0.31:53-0.37:296:20New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:296.18:514.91:57-0.42:44-0.37:306:19New Moon31Sat
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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