Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 43m at 8:56 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:47 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:044.02:182.98:250.48:110.17:085:42First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:044.03:202.89:300.49:070.27:075:43Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:004.04:172.710:280.410:000.27:065:44Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:514.15:082.811:180.310:490.17:055:45Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:364.35:523.012:010.27:045:46Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:184.46:323.112:390.17:045:47Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:564.57:093.312:15-0.11:140.07:035:48Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:324.57:463.412:54-0.21:48-0.17:025:49Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:064.58:213.51:32-0.32:20-0.27:015:49Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:404.48:573.72:10-0.32:52-0.27:005:50Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:144.39:343.82:49-0.23:23-0.26:595:51Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:504.110:143.93:29-0.13:56-0.26:585:52Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:293.810:594.04:140.04:32-0.26:575:53Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:123.611:494.15:040.15:14-0.26:565:54Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:033.36:010.26:02-0.26:555:55Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:474.31:023.17:070.26:58-0.26:545:56Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:514.42:093.08:180.28:03-0.26:535:57Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:594.73:193.19:290.19:11-0.46:525:58Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:064.94:273.310:34-0.110:18-0.66:515:59Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:075.25:283.711:31-0.411:20-0.86:506:00Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:045.46:244.012:23-0.66:486:01New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:575.47:174.412:19-1.01:11-0.86:476:01New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:475.48:084.61:14-1.11:57-0.96:466:02New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:345.18:574.72:07-1.02:42-0.86:456:03Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:214.89:464.72:59-0.93:25-0.76:446:04Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:074.310:354.63:51-0.64:08-0.56:436:05Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:543.911:254.44:44-0.34:51-0.36:416:06Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:433.45:400.15:360.06:406:07First Quarter28Thu
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 11:51 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 41% 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 (41% 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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