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 (tomorrow) : 12:29 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 28m at 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 - Sep 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:514.01:304.66:480.67:491.06:457:37Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:453.62:294.57:390.88:531.16:467:36Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:443.43:294.58:340.99:561.16:467:34Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:463.44:264.59:330.910:531.16:477:33Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:433.45:184.610:290.811:411.06:487:32Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:333.66:044.811:200.76:487:30Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:183.86:454.912:230.812:060.66:497:29Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:594.17:235.11:000.712:490.46:507:28New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:374.38:005.11:350.51:300.36:517:26New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:154.58:365.22:090.42:100.26:517:25New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:534.89:125.12:420.32:510.26:527:23New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:324.99:505.03:160.23:330.26:537:22Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:135.110:314.83:520.24:180.36:537:21Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:585.211:154.54:300.25:070.46:547:19Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:485.25:130.26:010.56:557:18Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:044.312:435.36:010.37:030.76:557:16First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:014.01:465.36:570.48:110.76:567:15First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:063.92:545.38:010.49:210.76:577:14First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:173.94:025.49:100.410:270.66:577:12Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:264.15:065.510:200.211:260.46:587:11Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:294.46:045.711:250.16:597:09Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:264.86:565.712:190.212:24-0.16:597:08Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:185.17:455.71:070.01:18-0.27:007:07Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:075.48:315.51:52-0.12:09-0.27:017:05Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:535.59:165.32:34-0.12:58-0.17:027:04Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:385.59:594.93:150.03:460.17:027:02Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:225.410:424.63:550.24:340.37:037:01Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:075.211:264.24:350.45:220.67:047:00Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:535.05:160.66:140.97:046:58Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:133.912:434.86:000.97:101.17:056:57Third Quarter30Mon
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 9:14 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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