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 2h 51m 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 - May 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:424.49:095.92:38-0.62:33-0.76:217:55Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:314.39:586.03:29-0.63:19-0.76:207:56Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:214.210:505.94:21-0.54:08-0.66:197:57Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:164.011:465.65:16-0.45:02-0.46:187:57Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:163.86:14-0.26:01-0.16:177:58Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:465.31:223.77:16-0.17:080.16:177:59Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:505.02:323.88:200.08:210.36:168:00Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:574.73:423.99:230.19:350.36:158:00Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:024.54:454.210:200.010:430.36:148:01Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:014.35:404.511:120.011:430.26:138:02Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:554.26:284.711:58-0.16:128:03Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:434.17:114.912:360.112:39-0.16:118:04Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:264.07:515.01:240.11:17-0.16:118:04New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:073.98:295.12:070.01:53-0.16:108:05New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:463.79:055.12:480.02:280.06:098:06New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:243.69:425.03:280.13:020.16:098:07New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:023.510:194.94:070.23:380.36:088:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:413.310:574.74:470.34:160.46:078:08Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:223.211:384.55:280.44:560.66:078:09Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:073.16:110.55:410.76:068:09Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:234.312:573.16:560.66:320.86:058:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:114.21:513.27:440.67:300.86:058:11First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:044.12:493.48:320.58:340.86:048:12First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:004.03:453.89:210.49:390.66:048:12First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:564.04:394.210:080.210:420.46:038:13Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:514.15:304.810:55-0.111:400.16:038:14Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:444.16:205.311:42-0.36:028:14Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:364.27:105.712:36-0.212:29-0.66:028:15Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:284.28:006.11:29-0.41:18-0.76:028:16Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:204.28:516.22:22-0.62:07-0.86:018:16Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:124.29:436.23:15-0.62:59-0.86:018:17Full Moon31Fri
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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