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 51m 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 - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:374.12:483.48:490.48:48-0.17:165:13Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:344.53:473.49:520.29:41-0.37:175:13Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:295.04:443.510:51-0.110:35-0.67:175:14Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:235.45:403.711:47-0.411:29-0.87:175:15Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:165.76:343.812:40-0.67:175:16New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:095.97:284.012:23-1.01:32-0.77:175:17New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:015.98:224.11:17-1.12:23-0.87:175:18New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:535.89:174.12:12-1.13:14-0.87:175:18Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:465.510:144.13:09-0.94:05-0.77:175:19Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:405.011:134.14:07-0.74:57-0.67:175:20Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:354.55:09-0.45:50-0.57:175:21First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:154.112:334.16:15-0.16:45-0.37:175:22First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:184.11:333.67:250.17:40-0.27:165:23First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:214.22:353.38:350.38:34-0.17:165:24First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:214.23:353.19:410.39:270.07:165:25Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:164.34:303.010:390.210:170.07:165:26Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:054.45:203.011:290.211:03-0.17:165:27Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:494.56:043.112:130.17:155:28Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:304.66:453.112:530.07:155:29Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:084.67:233.212:26-0.21:300.07:145:29Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:454.67:593.31:05-0.22:05-0.17:145:30Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:204.58:363.31:42-0.22:39-0.17:145:31Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:554.49:123.32:20-0.13:12-0.17:135:32Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:304.39:503.42:58-0.13:450.07:135:33Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:054.110:293.53:380.04:190.07:125:34Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:433.911:133.64:210.14:540.07:125:35Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:253.65:100.25:330.07:115:36Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:023.712:133.46:060.36:190.07:105:37Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:583.91:093.27:090.37:11-0.17:105:38Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:584.22:123.18:180.38:09-0.27:095:39Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:014.53:173.19:270.19:10-0.47:085:40Waning Crescent31Fri
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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