Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:48 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 15m at 6:08 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:245.510:463.83:390.34:510.56:325:18Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:205.311:473.84:320.45:500.66:325:17First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:225.25:340.56:530.66:335:16First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:553.81:295.16:440.67:560.56:345:15First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:064.12:355.07:590.58:560.46:355:14First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:134.53:375.09:110.49:500.16:365:13Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:124.94:345.010:160.210:39-0.16:375:12Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:065.45:274.911:150.011:26-0.26:385:12Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:565.76:164.812:09-0.26:395:11Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:445.97:044.712:10-0.31:00-0.26:405:10Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:306.07:504.412:54-0.31:49-0.26:415:10Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:155.98:364.21:37-0.22:370.06:425:09Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:005.79:223.92:200.03:250.26:435:08Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:465.410:103.73:030.34:140.46:445:08Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:335.011:013.53:490.55:040.66:455:07Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:244.711:563.44:380.85:570.86:465:06Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:184.45:340.96:520.96:465:06Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:573.41:154.26:361.17:450.96:475:05Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:573.52:114.17:421.18:340.86:485:05Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:523.73:044.08:441.09:170.76:495:05Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:414.03:514.09:400.99:560.66:505:04Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:244.34:354.010:290.710:330.46:515:04Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:054.75:164.011:150.511:090.26:525:03Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:445.05:574.011:580.311:460.06:535:03New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:235.36:384.012:410.16:545:03New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:045.57:204.012:25-0.11:240.06:555:03New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:465.78:044.01:05-0.22:09-0.16:565:02New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:315.78:503.91:48-0.22:550.06:575:02Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:195.69:413.82:35-0.23:450.06:575:02Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:115.510:363.83:26-0.14:380.16:585:02Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 8:58 am — 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 92% 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 (92% 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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