Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 09m at 11:41 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:18 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:264.61:033.46:550.36:450.56:018:18First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:184.42:013.77:440.27:490.56:008:18First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:154.33:024.08:360.18:570.46:008:19First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:154.34:024.59:29-0.110:060.26:008:19Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:164.25:005.010:23-0.311:110.06:008:20Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:154.35:565.511:15-0.56:008:20Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:134.36:515.912:13-0.312:08-0.75:598:21Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:094.37:446.11:10-0.51:00-0.95:598:21Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:044.38:366.22:06-0.61:53-0.95:598:22Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:584.29:296.23:00-0.72:45-0.85:598:22Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:534.210:215.93:53-0.63:39-0.65:598:23Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:494.111:145.54:46-0.54:34-0.45:598:23Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:464.05:40-0.35:31-0.15:598:24Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:085.112:463.96:33-0.26:310.25:598:24Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:024.71:473.87:270.07:350.55:598:24Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:584.32:483.98:200.18:410.76:008:25Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:553.93:454.09:100.29:460.76:008:25Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:503.74:384.19:580.310:460.76:008:25Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:423.55:254.310:420.311:390.66:008:25Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:303.46:084.511:230.26:008:26Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:153.46:484.712:260.512:020.26:008:26Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:583.47:274.91:090.412:410.16:018:26New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:383.48:045.01:490.31:190.16:018:26New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:183.48:415.02:280.21:580.16:018:26New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:573.59:195.13:060.12:360.16:028:26New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:373.59:575.03:440.13:160.16:028:27Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:183.510:365.04:220.13:570.16:028:27Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:013.611:184.85:010.14:420.26:038:27Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:493.75:420.15:320.36:038:27Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:034.712:403.86:260.06:280.46:038:27First Quarter30Sat
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 2:29 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 79% 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 Waxing Gibbous (79% 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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