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 4h 20m 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 - Oct 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:053.61:394.66:501.18:111.27:066:55Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:043.52:404.57:481.29:131.37:076:54Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:083.53:414.58:511.210:091.27:076:53Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:073.64:364.69:531.110:581.17:086:51Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:593.85:244.710:480.911:390.97:096:50Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:444.16:064.811:370.77:106:49Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:254.56:465.012:160.712:220.57:106:47Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:054.87:255.012:510.51:050.37:116:46New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:445.18:035.11:260.31:480.27:126:45New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:245.48:435.02:020.22:310.17:136:43New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:055.79:254.92:390.13:160.17:136:42New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:495.810:094.73:180.04:040.17:146:41Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:375.810:574.44:010.14:550.37:156:40Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:295.711:514.24:480.25:510.47:166:38Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:275.65:410.36:530.67:166:37First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:524.01:315.46:420.48:010.67:176:36First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:014.02:405.37:520.59:090.67:186:35First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:144.13:485.29:060.510:110.57:196:33Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:224.44:515.210:170.411:070.37:206:32Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:224.75:475.211:210.311:570.27:216:31Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:155.16:385.212:180.17:216:30Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:035.47:245.112:410.11:090.17:226:29Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:485.58:084.91:230.01:570.07:236:28Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:305.68:504.72:030.02:430.17:246:27Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:115.69:314.52:410.13:270.27:256:25Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:525.510:114.23:180.34:110.47:266:24Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:325.310:533.93:560.54:550.67:266:23Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:155.011:373.74:350.75:410.87:276:22Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:014.85:170.96:311.07:286:21Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:273.512:524.56:051.17:261.17:296:20Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:233.41:484.47:011.28:231.27:306:19Third Quarter31Thu
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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