Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 7:09 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:45 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - May 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:233.511:474.95:250.25:060.26:217:55Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:143.56:140.25:580.36:207:56Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:404.81:123.57:090.36:580.36:207:56First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:394.72:173.68:080.28:060.36:197:57First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:434.73:253.99:080.19:190.26:187:58First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:484.64:294.410:06-0.110:290.06:177:59Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:504.75:284.911:01-0.311:34-0.26:168:00Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:494.76:245.311:53-0.56:158:00Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:444.77:165.712:34-0.412:42-0.76:148:01Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:374.68:065.91:30-0.61:31-0.86:138:02Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:284.58:556.02:24-0.72:18-0.76:128:03Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:184.39:445.93:16-0.63:05-0.66:128:03Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:084.110:335.64:07-0.53:53-0.46:118:04Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:593.911:225.34:58-0.34:42-0.16:108:05Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:533.75:500.05:330.26:098:06Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:134.912:493.56:430.26:280.56:098:06Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:074.51:493.47:370.47:290.76:088:07Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:024.22:493.48:310.58:330.86:078:08Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:593.93:473.69:230.59:370.96:078:09Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:543.84:383.810:100.510:360.86:068:09Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:453.75:244.110:520.411:280.76:058:10Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:313.76:064.311:310.36:058:11Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:143.76:454.612:150.512:080.26:048:11Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:553.77:224.912:580.312:440.16:048:12New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:353.78:005.11:390.21:210.06:038:13New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:153.78:385.22:200.11:58-0.16:038:14New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:553.79:185.33:000.02:37-0.16:028:14New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:373.79:595.33:41-0.13:18-0.16:028:15Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:213.710:445.34:25-0.14:030.06:028:15Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:093.611:325.25:100.04:520.06:018:16Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:033.75:590.05:460.16:018:17Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 10:27 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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