Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:06 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 3:43 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:273.66:250.06:100.16:018:17Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:515.01:313.77:200.07:170.36:008:18Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:514.72:374.08:160.08:300.36:008:19Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:534.53:424.49:11-0.19:430.36:008:19Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:544.24:424.810:04-0.210:520.26:008:20Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:544.15:385.110:55-0.311:540.06:008:20Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:513.96:305.411:44-0.45:598:21Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:443.87:195.612:51-0.112:32-0.45:598:21New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:353.78:055.71:43-0.21:18-0.45:598:22New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:243.68:515.62:32-0.22:04-0.35:598:22New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:113.59:355.43:19-0.12:49-0.15:598:23New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:573.510:195.24:050.03:330.05:598:23Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:433.411:034.94:500.14:180.25:598:23Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:303.311:474.65:340.35:050.45:598:24Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:193.36:180.45:540.65:598:24Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:314.31:103.37:010.56:480.85:598:24First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:174.02:033.47:440.57:470.96:008:25First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:053.72:563.68:260.58:491.06:008:25First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:553.53:473.89:070.59:500.96:008:25First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:453.44:354.29:490.410:480.86:008:26Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:363.35:214.510:320.311:410.66:008:26Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:263.36:064.911:150.16:018:26Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:153.36:515.212:310.412:00-0.16:018:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:033.47:375.51:180.212:46-0.26:018:26Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:513.58:235.62:040.01:33-0.36:018:26Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:393.69:105.72:51-0.12:22-0.46:028:26Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:293.79:595.73:38-0.23:13-0.46:028:27Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:223.810:495.64:26-0.34:06-0.46:028:27Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:173.911:415.35:14-0.35:03-0.26:038:27Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:154.16:04-0.36:050.06:038:27Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 6:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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