Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 16m at 11:00 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:00 pm (4.6 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 - Mar 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:384.66:543.812:04-0.212:51-0.26:396:07Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:164.77:324.012:46-0.41:26-0.36:386:08Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:544.78:124.31:28-0.52:00-0.46:376:09Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:324.68:534.52:10-0.52:36-0.56:356:10Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:124.59:364.62:55-0.53:14-0.56:346:11Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:554.210:234.73:42-0.43:54-0.56:336:12Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:423.911:154.74:34-0.34:39-0.46:316:12Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:343.65:31-0.15:30-0.36:306:13Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:144.712:353.46:360.16:29-0.26:296:14Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:194.72:433.38:460.18:36-0.17:277:15Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:294.73:563.39:580.19:48-0.27:267:16Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:384.85:053.511:040.010:57-0.37:257:16Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:404.96:063.812:01-0.27:237:17Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:375.07:004.212:00-0.412:52-0.47:227:18Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:275.07:494.412:57-0.61:38-0.57:217:19New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:144.98:354.61:48-0.62:20-0.67:197:20New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:584.89:184.72:37-0.63:00-0.57:187:20New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:394.510:004.73:22-0.53:38-0.47:177:21Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:194.210:414.64:07-0.44:15-0.27:157:22Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:593.811:224.54:51-0.14:510.07:147:23Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:403.55:370.15:280.27:137:24Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:054.312:233.26:250.46:090.47:117:24First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:524.11:123.07:180.66:560.67:107:25First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:453.92:102.88:170.77:520.77:097:26First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:453.83:142.89:200.88:560.77:077:27First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:473.94:173.010:190.710:000.67:067:27First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:454.05:113.211:090.510:580.47:047:28Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:354.25:583.611:530.311:500.27:037:29Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:214.46:413.912:320.17:027:30Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:034.57:234.312:38-0.11:09-0.17:007:30Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:444.68:044.71:23-0.31:46-0.36:597:31Full Moon31Sun
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 2:30 pm — 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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