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 4h 10m 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 - Apr 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:254.78:465.12:08-0.52:24-0.56:587:32Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:074.69:305.32:54-0.63:03-0.66:567:33Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:514.410:165.43:42-0.63:44-0.66:557:33Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:374.211:055.44:32-0.54:29-0.56:547:34Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:274.011:595.35:25-0.35:18-0.46:527:35Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:233.76:23-0.16:13-0.26:517:36Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:595.11:273.57:270.07:160.06:507:36Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:054.92:393.58:360.28:280.16:487:37Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:154.73:523.69:440.19:430.26:477:38Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:234.74:583.910:460.110:530.16:467:39Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:244.75:564.211:40-0.111:54-0.16:457:40Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:194.76:474.512:28-0.26:437:40Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:074.67:324.812:49-0.21:10-0.36:427:41New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:524.58:144.91:38-0.31:50-0.36:417:42New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:334.38:545.02:23-0.32:27-0.26:397:43New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:124.19:325.03:06-0.23:02-0.16:387:43New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:513.910:094.93:47-0.13:360.06:377:44Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:293.710:474.84:280.04:110.26:367:45Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:083.411:274.65:100.24:480.46:357:46Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:503.25:540.45:280.66:337:46Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:104.412:363.06:410.66:140.76:327:47First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:594.21:303.07:340.77:080.86:317:48First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:544.02:313.08:300.88:100.96:307:49First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:534.03:323.29:250.79:160.86:297:50First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:514.04:283.510:150.610:190.66:287:50Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:464.15:193.911:010.311:160.46:277:51Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:364.36:054.411:430.16:267:52Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:234.46:514.912:090.112:24-0.26:247:53Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:094.57:365.412:59-0.21:06-0.46:237:53Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:564.58:225.71:49-0.41:49-0.66:227:54Full Moon30Tue
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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