Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 7:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 34m at 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 - Sep 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:473.85:245.110:390.411:450.66:457:37Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:443.96:165.111:350.36:467:36Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:344.17:015.212:330.512:250.36:467:35Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:184.27:425.11:150.41:100.36:477:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:584.48:195.11:530.41:510.36:487:32Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:354.58:555.02:280.42:300.36:487:30Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:114.69:294.83:010.43:080.46:497:29Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:474.610:034.63:330.43:460.56:507:28Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:234.610:374.44:040.54:240.66:507:26Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:004.611:134.24:360.65:050.86:517:25Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:404.511:533.95:110.75:490.96:527:24Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:254.55:490.86:391.16:527:22Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:383.71:174.56:330.87:351.16:537:21Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:313.62:154.67:260.88:381.16:547:19Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:313.63:164.88:250.89:411.06:547:18Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:353.74:185.09:290.610:400.86:557:17Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:374.05:155.310:320.311:330.56:567:15Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:354.46:095.611:320.06:577:14Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:304.97:015.812:220.212:29-0.26:577:12New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:225.37:505.91:10-0.11:24-0.56:587:11New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:135.78:405.81:56-0.32:18-0.66:597:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:046.09:295.62:43-0.53:12-0.56:597:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:566.110:205.33:30-0.54:07-0.47:007:07Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:506.011:135.04:19-0.35:04-0.17:017:05Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:465.85:10-0.16:040.27:017:04Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:094.612:475.66:050.17:090.57:027:03First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:124.21:515.37:050.48:170.77:037:01First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:194.02:595.18:120.69:240.87:047:00First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:293.94:035.09:200.710:260.87:046:58First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:324.05:024.910:240.711:190.87:056:57Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 4:46 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 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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