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 2h 20m 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 - Jul 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:383.911:564.85:31-0.25:230.16:048:27Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:323.86:190.06:180.46:048:26Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:454.41:283.87:060.17:170.66:058:26Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:354.02:233.87:530.38:190.86:058:26Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:263.73:183.98:390.49:210.96:068:26Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:183.44:104.19:240.410:220.96:068:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:113.34:594.310:090.411:160.86:078:26Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:023.25:444.510:530.36:078:25Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:503.26:274.712:050.611:36 AM0.26:088:25Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:353.37:084.912:500.512:190.16:098:25Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:183.47:485.11:320.31:010.16:098:24New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:013.58:275.22:120.21:420.06:108:24New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:423.69:075.32:510.12:24-0.16:108:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:253.79:475.33:300.03:08-0.16:118:23New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:093.810:305.24:100.03:53-0.16:128:23Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:554.011:145.04:50-0.14:420.06:128:22Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:464.15:33-0.15:360.16:138:22Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:014.812:404.36:18-0.16:350.26:148:21First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:534.51:384.57:07-0.27:400.36:148:21First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:494.22:404.78:00-0.28:500.46:158:20First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:504.03:445.08:56-0.210:000.36:168:20First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:553.84:465.39:54-0.311:070.26:168:19Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:593.85:455.510:53-0.46:178:18Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:003.96:415.712:080.011:51 AM-0.46:188:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:584.07:335.81:04-0.112:47-0.56:188:17Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:524.18:235.81:56-0.21:40-0.56:198:16Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:434.19:105.62:44-0.22:31-0.46:208:16Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:314.29:565.43:30-0.23:20-0.36:208:15Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:194.210:405.14:14-0.14:08-0.16:218:14Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:064.111:224.74:560.04:560.26:228:13Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:534.15:370.15:460.56:238:12Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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