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 7m 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 - May 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:393.93:213.19:140.89:010.96:217:55First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:373.94:173.410:030.710:050.86:207:56First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:303.95:063.710:460.511:020.66:197:57Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:184.05:504.111:260.311:530.46:187:57Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:034.06:324.612:040.16:177:58Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:464.17:135.012:400.112:41-0.16:167:59Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:294.17:555.41:26-0.11:20-0.36:168:00Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:124.18:385.72:12-0.22:00-0.46:158:01Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:574.09:245.82:59-0.32:43-0.56:148:01Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:443.910:125.83:48-0.33:28-0.46:138:02Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:343.811:035.74:39-0.34:18-0.36:128:03Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:293.711:595.45:33-0.25:12-0.26:118:04Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:303.66:310.06:140.06:118:04Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:005.11:383.67:320.07:230.26:108:05Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:044.92:483.88:340.18:380.36:098:06Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:104.63:564.19:330.09:520.36:088:07Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:134.44:574.410:28-0.110:590.26:088:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:124.35:514.811:18-0.211:590.16:078:08Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:054.26:395.112:03-0.26:068:09Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:544.07:245.312:530.012:46-0.26:068:10New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:403.98:065.31:42-0.11:26-0.26:058:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:233.88:465.32:27-0.12:05-0.16:058:11New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:053.69:255.23:110.02:430.06:048:12New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:463.510:055.13:530.13:210.16:048:12Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:273.310:454.94:340.24:000.36:038:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:093.211:264.65:170.34:420.56:038:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:543.16:000.55:260.66:028:14Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:104.412:443.16:450.66:170.86:028:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:574.21:373.17:310.67:130.96:028:16First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:474.02:333.38:170.68:150.96:018:16First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:393.93:283.69:020.59:190.86:018:17First Quarter31Fri
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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