Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:51 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 00m at 12:42 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:034.65:350.46:210.16:595:02First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:454.21:024.46:430.47:160.07:005:02First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:494.52:054.27:550.48:13-0.17:015:02First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:524.93:084.19:050.29:09-0.37:025:02Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:535.34:094.110:100.010:05-0.47:025:02Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:495.65:074.111:10-0.210:59-0.67:035:02Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:435.86:014.112:05-0.37:045:02Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:345.96:544.212:56-0.47:055:02Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:245.97:444.112:42-0.61:46-0.47:065:02Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:125.78:344.11:32-0.52:34-0.37:065:02Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:595.49:234.02:21-0.43:20-0.27:075:02Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:465.110:123.93:10-0.24:06-0.17:085:03Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:324.711:033.84:000.14:520.17:085:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:194.311:563.74:520.45:370.37:095:03Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:073.95:470.66:230.47:105:04Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:513.712:583.66:480.87:090.47:105:04Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:463.71:513.37:510.87:560.57:115:04Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:413.92:453.28:530.88:430.47:115:05Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:314.13:373.29:490.79:290.37:125:05Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:184.34:273.210:390.610:140.27:125:06Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:024.55:133.311:250.410:580.07:135:06Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:454.85:563.412:070.27:135:07New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:265.06:393.512:470.07:145:07New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:065.17:223.712:24-0.31:27-0.17:145:08New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:485.28:053.81:08-0.42:08-0.37:155:08New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:305.28:503.91:52-0.42:49-0.37:155:09Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:135.19:384.02:39-0.43:31-0.47:155:10Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:594.910:304.13:30-0.34:15-0.47:165:10Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:484.611:264.24:24-0.25:02-0.47:165:11Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:414.35:24-0.15:53-0.47:165:12First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:264.412:393.96:310.16:48-0.47:165:13First Quarter31Mon
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 3:46 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 First Quarter (32% 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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