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 23m 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 - Mar 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:555.17:144.412:21-0.71:06-0.66:386:08Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:405.28:014.71:12-0.91:48-0.86:376:09Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:275.18:505.02:02-1.02:32-0.96:366:10Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:144.99:405.12:54-1.03:16-0.96:356:10Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:024.610:335.13:48-0.84:03-0.86:336:11Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:544.211:305.04:45-0.54:53-0.66:326:12Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:523.85:47-0.35:48-0.46:316:13Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:324.812:563.56:550.06:50-0.26:296:14Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:394.62:063.38:070.17:580.06:286:15Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:484.53:183.39:160.29:080.06:276:15Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:544.54:223.410:180.110:130.06:256:16Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:524.56:173.612:120.07:247:17Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:434.67:053.812:09-0.112:57-0.17:237:18Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:274.67:474.012:59-0.21:37-0.27:217:19New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:084.58:254.21:43-0.22:13-0.27:207:19New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:454.49:024.32:24-0.32:47-0.27:197:20New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:204.39:364.33:02-0.23:18-0.17:177:21New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:544.110:114.33:40-0.13:49-0.17:167:22Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:273.810:464.34:180.04:200.17:157:22Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:023.611:244.24:570.24:530.27:137:23Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:403.35:380.35:280.37:127:24Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:054.112:223.16:240.56:090.47:107:25First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:514.11:113.07:160.66:580.57:097:26First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:464.02:092.98:150.77:560.57:087:26First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:474.13:143.09:190.69:020.57:067:27First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:514.24:183.310:190.510:080.27:057:28Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:514.55:173.711:120.211:11-0.17:047:29Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:474.76:114.112:01-0.17:027:29Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:384.97:024.712:09-0.412:47-0.47:017:30Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:285.17:515.11:04-0.71:32-0.77:007:31Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:165.18:405.51:57-0.92:17-0.96:587:32Full Moon31Fri
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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