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 5h 33m at 7:48 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (3.8 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 - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:055.09:305.72:50-1.03:02-0.96:577:32Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:544.810:215.83:43-0.93:49-0.96:567:33Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:444.511:145.64:37-0.84:37-0.76:547:34Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:384.15:34-0.55:29-0.56:537:35Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:105.412:373.86:35-0.26:27-0.26:527:35Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:125.01:433.57:400.07:310.16:507:36Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:184.72:553.48:480.28:420.36:497:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:264.54:053.59:540.39:540.46:487:38Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:314.45:063.710:530.310:590.36:467:38Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:284.35:593.911:430.211:550.36:457:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:184.36:444.112:260.16:447:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:014.37:234.312:430.21:040.16:427:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:404.28:004.51:260.11:380.06:417:42New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:164.18:344.72:060.02:090.06:407:42New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:504.09:074.72:430.02:400.06:397:43New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:243.99:414.83:200.03:110.16:387:44New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:583.710:164.73:570.13:430.26:367:45Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:343.510:524.64:350.24:160.36:357:45Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:123.311:324.55:150.34:530.46:347:46Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:543.25:580.55:350.56:337:47Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:174.412:433.16:470.66:240.66:327:48First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:104.41:403.17:410.67:240.66:307:48First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:084.32:443.38:400.58:310.56:297:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:114.43:483.69:370.49:410.36:287:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:134.54:494.110:320.110:470.16:277:51Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:124.65:454.711:23-0.211:49-0.26:267:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:074.86:385.212:11-0.56:257:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:004.87:295.712:47-0.512:59-0.76:247:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:524.88:206.01:42-0.71:46-0.96:237:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:434.79:116.22:37-0.82:34-0.96:227:55Full Moon30Sun
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 10:48 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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