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 4h 39m 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 - May 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:344.510:026.13:30-0.83:24-0.86:217:55Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:274.310:565.94:25-0.74:15-0.66:207:56Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:234.011:515.55:21-0.45:09-0.36:197:57Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:233.86:19-0.26:070.06:187:58Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:505.11:273.67:200.07:120.36:177:59Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:524.72:363.68:230.28:220.56:167:59Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:564.43:423.79:230.39:320.66:158:00Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:584.24:413.810:170.310:360.66:148:01Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:544.05:314.111:050.311:320.56:138:02Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:433.96:154.311:460.26:138:02Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:263.96:544.512:210.412:230.26:128:03Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:063.87:314.71:040.312:570.16:118:04New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:443.88:064.91:440.21:300.16:108:05New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:203.78:405.02:230.22:030.16:098:05New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:563.69:155.03:000.12:370.16:098:06New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:323.59:505.03:380.23:110.26:088:07New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:103.410:284.94:160.23:470.36:078:08Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:493.311:084.84:550.34:270.46:078:08Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:333.311:534.75:380.35:110.46:068:09Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:233.36:240.46:020.56:068:10First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:434.61:193.47:130.37:020.56:058:11First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:394.52:203.68:060.38:080.56:048:11First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:384.43:234.09:000.19:190.46:048:12First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:404.44:244.59:54-0.110:270.16:038:13Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:404.45:215.010:47-0.311:32-0.16:038:13Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:384.46:165.511:38-0.66:038:14Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:354.47:095.912:32-0.412:29-0.86:028:15Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:294.48:026.21:29-0.61:20-0.96:028:15Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:234.38:536.22:24-0.72:11-0.96:018:16Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:164.29:456.13:17-0.73:02-0.76:018:17Full Moon30Tue
31Wed10:104.110:375.84:11-0.63:55-0.56:018:17Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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