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 1h 53m 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 - Jul 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:044.71:504.47:23-0.37:480.26:048:27First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:034.42:544.68:18-0.38:580.36:048:27First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:054.23:574.89:14-0.310:090.26:048:26Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:084.04:575.110:10-0.311:140.26:058:26Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:093.95:535.311:05-0.46:058:26Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:073.86:465.512:140.011:59 AM-0.46:068:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:023.87:355.51:08-0.112:49-0.46:068:26Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:523.88:215.51:58-0.11:38-0.36:078:26Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:403.89:065.42:44-0.22:24-0.36:088:25Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:263.89:485.23:28-0.13:09-0.16:088:25Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:103.810:295.04:100.03:530.16:098:25Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:543.711:094.74:510.14:370.26:098:24Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:393.711:504.45:300.25:220.56:108:24Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:243.76:100.36:100.76:118:24Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:314.11:133.76:490.47:020.86:118:23Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:153.82:033.87:300.48:000.96:128:23Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:023.62:563.98:130.59:001.06:128:22Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:543.43:484.18:590.410:010.96:138:22Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:483.34:394.49:480.310:580.76:148:21Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:433.35:294.710:370.211:500.56:148:21Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:363.46:165.011:260.06:158:20Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:273.67:035.312:390.312:16-0.26:168:20Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:173.87:505.61:250.11:05-0.36:168:19New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:064.08:365.72:11-0.11:54-0.56:178:18New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:554.29:235.82:56-0.32:45-0.56:188:18New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:454.410:115.73:41-0.43:37-0.56:188:17Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:384.611:015.44:28-0.54:31-0.46:198:16Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:334.711:525.15:16-0.55:29-0.26:208:15Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:314.86:05-0.46:310.06:218:15First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:474.71:324.86:58-0.37:380.26:218:14First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:454.32:364.97:54-0.28:480.46:228:13First Quarter31Sat
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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