Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 07m at 9:44 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:25 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:115.47:294.512:410.21:230.27:316:18New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:515.47:094.41:200.21:050.26:325:17New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:305.47:474.312:570.21:460.36:335:16New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:075.48:254.11:330.32:250.46:345:15New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:445.29:034.02:090.43:040.56:355:15Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:225.19:423.82:460.53:440.66:365:14Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:024.810:253.73:250.74:260.86:375:13Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:454.611:113.64:070.85:100.96:385:12Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:324.44:541.05:570.96:385:11First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:033.612:234.35:481.16:470.96:395:11First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:003.71:174.26:491.17:380.86:405:10First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:583.92:144.27:521.08:270.76:415:09First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:534.23:084.38:540.89:150.46:425:09Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:454.74:014.49:520.510:020.16:435:08Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:355.24:524.510:470.210:49-0.16:445:07Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:245.65:424.611:39-0.111:36-0.46:455:07Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:136.06:324.712:30-0.36:465:06Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:036.27:234.712:24-0.61:21-0.46:475:06Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:536.38:144.71:14-0.72:13-0.56:485:05Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:456.39:084.62:05-0.63:06-0.46:495:05Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:396.010:054.52:59-0.54:00-0.36:505:04Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:355.711:074.43:57-0.34:57-0.26:515:04Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:345.34:590.05:560.06:525:04Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:124.312:374.96:070.26:570.16:525:03Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:204.41:414.57:190.47:560.16:535:03Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:264.52:444.38:300.58:530.26:545:03Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:264.63:424.19:350.59:440.16:555:02Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:204.84:354.010:320.410:310.16:565:02Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:084.95:223.911:220.311:130.16:575:02Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:515.06:053.912:070.26:585:02New Moon30Sun
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 12:34 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 62% 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 (62% 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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