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 38m 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 - Jul 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:494.211:155.64:45-0.64:37-0.56:048:27Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:484.25:38-0.55:37-0.26:048:27Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:105.212:494.26:31-0.36:410.16:058:26Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:064.71:514.27:25-0.27:470.46:058:26Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:034.22:534.38:180.08:550.56:068:26Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:013.93:524.49:100.110:020.66:068:26Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:593.64:474.510:000.211:020.66:078:26Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:543.45:364.610:470.211:560.66:078:26Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:453.36:214.711:320.26:088:25Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:313.37:024.812:440.512:140.26:088:25Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:143.37:424.91:270.412:550.26:098:25New Moon11Thu
12Fri7:553.48:195.02:060.31:340.16:098:24New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:343.48:565.02:440.32:130.16:108:24New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:123.59:324.93:200.22:510.26:118:24New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:513.510:084.83:560.23:300.26:118:23Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:293.610:454.74:310.24:100.36:128:23Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:103.611:234.65:060.24:530.46:138:22Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:543.75:420.25:400.56:138:22Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:044.412:423.96:210.26:340.66:148:21First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:504.21:354.27:040.17:340.66:158:21First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:424.02:324.57:520.18:400.66:158:20First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:403.83:324.88:45-0.19:480.56:168:20First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:423.74:335.29:42-0.210:550.36:178:19Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:453.85:335.610:41-0.411:570.06:178:18Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:483.96:315.911:40-0.66:188:18Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:474.17:266.112:55-0.212:38-0.76:198:17Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:454.38:206.21:49-0.41:35-0.86:198:16Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:404.49:126.12:41-0.52:32-0.86:208:15Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:354.610:035.83:31-0.53:27-0.76:218:15Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:294.610:535.44:20-0.54:23-0.46:218:14Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed11:244.611:445.05:09-0.45:19-0.16:228:13Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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