Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:33 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 08m at 10:15 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:124.111:375.45:08-0.44:59-0.36:018:17Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:114.26:00-0.36:01-0.16:008:18Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:325.11:144.36:54-0.37:080.16:008:19Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:304.72:194.47:49-0.28:180.36:008:19Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:314.33:234.68:44-0.29:300.46:008:20Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:334.04:244.89:39-0.210:380.36:008:20Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:343.85:205.010:33-0.211:390.36:008:21Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:313.66:125.211:23-0.25:598:21Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:253.66:595.212:340.212:11-0.25:598:22Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:143.57:445.31:230.112:57-0.15:598:22New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:003.58:265.22:090.11:40-0.15:598:23New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:433.59:065.12:510.12:220.05:598:23New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:243.59:445.03:310.13:030.15:598:23New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:053.510:224.84:100.13:430.25:598:24Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:463.511:004.64:470.24:240.45:598:24Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:283.511:384.35:240.35:080.55:598:24Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:123.56:010.35:540.76:008:25Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:184.112:593.66:380.46:450.86:008:25First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:003.81:483.77:170.47:420.96:008:25First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:473.62:403.98:000.38:430.96:008:26First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:383.53:344.28:460.39:460.86:008:26First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:343.44:274.69:350.110:470.66:018:26Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:313.45:215.010:27-0.111:440.46:018:26Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:293.56:135.411:20-0.36:018:26Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:243.67:045.712:380.112:14-0.56:018:26Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:193.87:565.91:29-0.21:07-0.76:028:27Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:134.08:466.02:19-0.42:02-0.86:028:27Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:074.29:375.93:08-0.52:56-0.86:028:27Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:014.410:285.73:58-0.63:52-0.76:038:27Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:584.511:205.44:47-0.64:50-0.56:038:27Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 1:24 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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