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 1h 05m 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 - Aug 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:054.312:414.06:180.36:370.76:238:12Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:493.91:324.06:590.47:340.96:248:11Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:363.62:254.17:420.68:351.06:258:10Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:273.43:204.18:290.69:371.16:258:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:223.24:144.39:180.610:361.06:268:08Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:183.25:054.510:090.611:290.96:278:07Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:123.35:524.710:590.46:288:06Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:013.46:375.012:160.711:48 AM0.36:288:05Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:483.67:195.212:590.512:340.16:298:04New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:323.98:015.41:390.31:200.06:308:03New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:164.18:435.52:190.12:05-0.26:318:02New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:004.39:255.52:590.02:52-0.26:318:01New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:464.610:085.43:39-0.13:40-0.26:328:00Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:344.710:545.14:20-0.24:31-0.16:337:59Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:254.911:424.85:03-0.25:250.06:337:57Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:195.05:50-0.26:250.26:347:56First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:354.51:195.06:40-0.17:300.46:357:55First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:334.22:235.17:360.08:410.56:367:54First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:373.93:295.28:370.09:520.56:367:53First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:453.84:345.39:410.110:580.46:377:52Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:523.95:345.410:440.011:570.36:387:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:534.06:305.511:44-0.16:387:49Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:484.27:205.612:500.212:39-0.16:397:48Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:384.48:065.51:370.11:30-0.16:407:47Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:244.58:495.42:200.12:17-0.16:417:45Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:084.69:305.23:010.13:020.06:417:44Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:504.610:094.93:390.13:460.26:427:43Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:304.610:474.64:150.34:290.46:437:42Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:114.511:254.34:510.45:130.66:437:40Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:544.45:270.66:000.86:447:39Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:063.912:404.46:050.76:511.06:457:38Third Quarter31Thu
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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