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 4h 38m 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 - Oct 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:274.25:524.911:210.77:066:56Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:144.46:364.912:040.712:090.67:066:54Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:554.67:154.912:430.612:520.57:076:53Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:324.77:504.91:180.51:320.57:086:52Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:074.98:254.81:510.52:100.47:096:50Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:415.08:584.62:220.52:460.57:096:49Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:155.09:324.52:530.53:230.57:106:48Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:505.010:064.33:240.64:010.67:116:46Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:265.010:434.13:560.64:400.77:126:45Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:064.911:233.94:310.75:230.97:126:44Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:504.95:110.86:111.07:136:42Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:093.812:414.85:580.97:061.07:146:41Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:033.71:394.86:530.98:071.07:156:40Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:063.82:434.97:570.89:080.97:166:39Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:124.03:465.19:050.710:070.67:166:37Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:164.44:475.310:130.411:010.37:176:36Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:154.85:435.411:160.111:510.07:186:35Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:105.46:365.612:14-0.27:196:34Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:025.87:275.612:39-0.21:10-0.47:206:32New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:536.28:185.51:27-0.42:05-0.57:206:31New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:446.49:085.32:14-0.52:59-0.57:216:30New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:366.49:595.03:02-0.53:53-0.37:226:29Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:286.210:534.73:51-0.34:48-0.17:236:28Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:235.911:494.44:43-0.15:460.27:246:27Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:215.55:380.36:470.47:256:26First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:514.11:235.26:390.67:510.77:256:25First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:583.92:284.97:460.88:550.87:266:23First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:063.93:314.78:560.99:530.87:276:22First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:084.04:284.510:010.910:430.77:286:21Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:014.25:194.510:580.811:270.77:296:20Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:474.46:024.511:470.77:306:19Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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