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 2h 10m 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 - Jan 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:194.86:333.412:410.07:165:13Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:595.07:143.512:16-0.31:22-0.27:175:13Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:405.17:563.612:58-0.42:02-0.37:175:14Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:225.28:403.61:41-0.42:43-0.37:175:15Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:055.19:273.72:26-0.53:26-0.47:175:16Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:515.010:173.83:14-0.44:10-0.47:175:17Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:394.711:113.94:07-0.34:57-0.47:175:17Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:314.55:05-0.25:47-0.47:175:18Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:104.012:274.16:090.06:41-0.47:175:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:134.21:293.97:190.07:37-0.47:175:20Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:184.52:333.68:310.08:36-0.47:175:21Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:224.73:383.59:41-0.19:34-0.57:175:22Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:225.04:393.510:44-0.210:31-0.67:175:23Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:185.25:363.611:41-0.411:25-0.77:165:24Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:105.36:293.712:33-0.57:165:25New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:595.37:193.712:17-0.71:21-0.57:165:26New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:465.28:063.71:06-0.72:06-0.57:165:27New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:305.08:513.71:53-0.62:49-0.47:155:27New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:134.89:353.62:39-0.53:30-0.37:155:28Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:554.510:193.63:24-0.34:10-0.27:155:29Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:364.111:043.54:090.04:500.07:145:30Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:183.711:523.54:570.25:290.17:145:31Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:023.45:490.46:110.27:135:32First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:433.512:503.16:460.66:550.37:135:33First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:373.51:432.97:490.67:430.37:125:34First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:333.72:402.88:520.68:340.27:125:35First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:273.93:372.89:510.59:260.17:115:36Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:184.14:302.910:430.310:160.07:115:37Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:064.45:193.111:300.111:05-0.37:105:38Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:514.76:053.312:13-0.17:095:39Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:354.96:503.612:55-0.37:095:40Full Moon31Mon
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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