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 (tomorrow) : 7:56 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 47m at 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 - Sep 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:503.71:304.36:470.87:481.26:457:36Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:403.52:264.37:350.98:501.26:467:35Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:373.43:254.48:290.99:521.26:477:34Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:383.44:224.69:270.910:481.16:477:32Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:363.55:144.810:250.711:370.86:487:31Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:293.86:025.111:180.56:497:29Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:174.16:485.412:210.612:090.26:507:28Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:044.57:325.51:020.312:580.06:507:27New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:494.88:165.61:430.11:47-0.26:517:25New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:355.29:005.62:24-0.12:36-0.36:527:24New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:235.49:465.43:05-0.23:26-0.36:527:23Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:125.610:335.23:48-0.34:19-0.26:537:21Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:045.711:244.84:34-0.25:150.06:547:20Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:595.65:23-0.16:150.36:547:18Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:194.51:005.56:170.17:210.56:557:17First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:214.22:065.47:170.38:310.66:567:16First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:294.03:155.38:240.49:410.76:567:14First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:414.04:215.39:330.410:450.66:577:13Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:474.15:225.310:400.411:410.56:587:11Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:454.36:155.311:390.36:587:10Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:364.57:025.312:290.412:320.26:597:08Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:224.77:455.21:120.31:190.27:007:07Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:034.98:245.11:510.32:020.27:017:06Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:425.09:014.92:260.32:440.37:017:04Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:195.09:374.73:000.43:230.47:027:03Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:565.010:124.43:330.54:030.57:037:02Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:334.910:494.24:060.64:440.77:037:00Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:124.811:273.94:400.75:270.97:046:59Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:544.75:170.96:141.17:056:57Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:103.712:424.65:581.07:071.27:066:56Third Quarter30Sat
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 4:52 am — 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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