Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:00 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 46m at 5:18 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:434.77:583.51:06-0.32:00-0.27:085:42Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:204.78:373.61:46-0.42:35-0.37:075:43Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:574.69:163.82:26-0.43:10-0.37:065:44Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:354.49:583.93:08-0.33:46-0.47:055:44Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:164.210:454.03:54-0.34:25-0.47:045:45Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:014.011:364.14:45-0.25:08-0.37:045:46Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:523.75:420.05:56-0.37:035:47Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:344.312:503.46:470.16:51-0.37:025:48Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:384.41:553.37:580.17:53-0.47:015:49Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:454.63:043.29:100.08:58-0.47:005:50Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:514.94:113.410:17-0.210:03-0.66:595:51Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:535.15:143.611:17-0.411:05-0.86:585:52Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:505.36:103.912:10-0.66:575:53New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:435.47:034.112:03-0.91:00-0.76:565:54New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:325.37:534.312:57-1.01:46-0.86:555:55New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:195.18:414.41:49-0.92:30-0.86:545:56New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:054.99:284.32:38-0.83:13-0.76:535:57Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:494.510:144.33:27-0.63:54-0.56:525:58Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:334.011:014.14:17-0.34:35-0.36:515:59Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:173.611:504.05:070.05:160.06:506:00Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:043.26:020.36:000.26:496:00First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:423.812:572.97:020.56:490.46:476:01First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:403.71:572.78:060.67:450.46:466:02First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:403.72:592.79:100.68:440.46:456:03First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:383.83:582.810:070.59:410.36:446:04Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:314.04:493.010:550.410:330.26:436:05Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:174.25:333.211:370.211:200.06:426:06Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:594.46:143.512:150.06:406:07Waxing Gibbous28Thu
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 8:09 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 86% 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 Gibbous (86% 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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