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 2h 39m 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 - Mar 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:194.212:363.06:410.36:260.26:396:08First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:174.01:372.87:460.57:230.46:386:08First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:193.92:432.78:530.68:250.56:366:09First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:213.93:462.79:530.69:270.56:356:10Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:174.04:392.910:440.510:220.36:346:11Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:064.15:243.111:270.411:100.26:336:12Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:494.26:053.412:050.26:316:13Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:274.46:423.712:390.06:306:13Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:034.47:183.912:34-0.11:11-0.16:296:14Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:384.58:544.11:13-0.22:43-0.27:277:15Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:124.49:304.32:52-0.33:14-0.37:267:16Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:484.310:084.53:32-0.33:46-0.37:257:17Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:254.110:494.64:14-0.34:21-0.37:237:17Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:063.811:344.74:59-0.25:00-0.27:227:18Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:513.65:500.05:44-0.27:217:19Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:254.712:443.36:470.16:35-0.17:197:20Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:244.71:463.27:520.37:370.07:187:21Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:314.72:573.19:040.38:470.07:177:21Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:424.74:113.310:140.210:01-0.17:157:22Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:514.85:193.711:170.011:12-0.37:147:23Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:535.06:184.112:11-0.37:137:24Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:485.17:124.512:15-0.51:01-0.57:117:24Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:395.18:024.81:12-0.71:46-0.67:107:25New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:265.08:495.12:05-0.82:29-0.77:087:26New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:114.79:345.12:55-0.73:09-0.67:077:27New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:554.410:185.13:44-0.63:49-0.57:067:27Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:384.111:024.94:32-0.44:29-0.37:047:28Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:223.711:474.75:20-0.15:090.07:037:29Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:083.36:100.25:510.37:027:30Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:354.412:583.07:040.56:380.57:007:30First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:294.11:572.88:040.77:340.76:597:31First Quarter31Sun
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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