Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:45 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 26m at 9:25 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:304.212:492.96:590.76:320.66:577:32First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:224.01:462.97:550.87:290.76:567:33First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:213.92:502.98:540.88:350.86:557:34First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:213.83:523.19:490.79:410.76:537:34First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:183.94:473.510:370.610:420.56:527:35Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:094.05:363.911:200.311:360.26:517:36Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:564.26:214.411:590.16:497:37Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:404.37:054.912:260.012:38-0.26:487:37Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:244.37:485.31:14-0.31:18-0.46:477:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:084.38:335.62:02-0.41:59-0.66:467:39Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:524.39:195.82:50-0.52:42-0.76:447:40Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:394.210:085.83:39-0.53:27-0.66:437:40Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:284.011:005.74:30-0.44:16-0.56:427:41Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:223.811:565.45:24-0.35:10-0.46:417:42Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:223.76:23-0.16:10-0.16:397:43Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:575.11:293.67:250.17:180.16:387:43Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:034.82:413.78:300.18:330.26:377:44Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:104.63:513.99:330.19:470.36:367:45Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:154.44:544.210:300.110:550.26:347:46Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:144.35:484.511:210.011:550.16:337:47Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:064.26:374.812:06-0.16:327:47Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:534.17:205.012:470.012:47-0.26:317:48New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:374.08:015.11:34-0.11:26-0.26:307:49New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:173.98:395.22:18-0.12:02-0.16:297:50New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:563.79:165.12:590.02:380.06:287:50New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:343.69:545.03:390.13:140.16:267:51Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:123.410:324.84:180.23:500.26:257:52Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:513.311:124.64:580.34:290.46:247:53Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:333.211:554.45:400.55:100.66:237:54Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:193.16:250.65:580.76:227:54First Quarter30Fri
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 12:35 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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