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 3h 32m 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 - Jun 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:245.01:023.86:520.06:480.26:018:17First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:214.82:054.07:46-0.17:560.36:008:18First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:224.63:104.38:43-0.19:080.36:008:19First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:254.44:134.79:39-0.310:180.16:008:19Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:274.35:125.110:34-0.411:240.06:008:20Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:274.26:085.411:27-0.56:008:20Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:244.27:005.712:24-0.212:18-0.65:598:21Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:174.17:505.81:19-0.31:07-0.65:598:21Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:094.18:385.82:12-0.41:55-0.65:598:22Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:594.09:255.73:01-0.42:43-0.45:598:22Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:483.910:115.43:49-0.33:30-0.25:598:23Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:363.710:565.14:37-0.24:170.05:598:23Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:263.611:424.85:230.05:050.25:598:23Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:163.56:090.15:550.55:598:24Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:284.41:093.56:560.36:490.75:598:24Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:164.12:033.57:410.47:480.85:598:24Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:063.82:573.68:270.48:490.96:008:25Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:573.63:503.89:120.49:500.96:008:25Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:493.54:384.19:550.410:470.86:008:25Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:393.45:244.410:380.311:380.66:008:26Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:283.46:074.711:210.16:008:26Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:143.56:494.912:260.412:030.06:018:26Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:003.57:315.21:100.212:46-0.16:018:26New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:453.68:135.41:540.11:29-0.26:018:26New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:303.78:575.52:37-0.12:14-0.36:018:26New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:163.89:425.63:21-0.23:00-0.36:028:26New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:043.910:285.54:06-0.33:49-0.36:028:27Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:554.011:175.34:52-0.34:41-0.26:028:27Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:504.15:40-0.35:38-0.16:038:27Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:095.112:484.26:31-0.36:400.16:038:27First Quarter30Wed
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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