Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:34 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 10m at 6:53 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:233.36:250.36:020.46:018:18Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:434.61:213.57:130.37:040.56:008:18Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:384.52:223.88:040.28:130.56:008:19Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:374.33:244.28:550.09:240.36:008:19Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:374.24:244.79:47-0.210:340.26:008:20Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:374.15:215.310:39-0.411:38-0.16:008:20Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:364.06:165.711:30-0.65:598:21Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:324.07:106.012:38-0.312:22-0.75:598:21New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:283.98:026.11:35-0.41:14-0.75:598:22New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:223.98:546.12:29-0.52:06-0.75:598:22New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:163.99:465.93:22-0.42:58-0.65:598:23New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:093.810:375.64:14-0.33:51-0.45:598:23Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:043.711:295.25:06-0.24:46-0.15:598:24Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:013.65:580.05:420.25:598:24Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:214.812:593.66:490.16:420.55:598:24First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:134.41:583.67:390.37:450.76:008:25First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:064.02:563.78:270.38:500.86:008:25First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:593.73:503.99:120.49:540.96:008:25First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:513.44:404.19:550.410:520.86:008:25Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:413.35:254.310:360.411:440.76:008:26Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:283.26:074.611:160.36:008:26Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:143.26:474.812:310.611:56 AM0.26:018:26Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:573.27:274.91:140.512:360.26:018:26Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:393.28:065.11:550.31:160.16:018:26Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:203.38:455.12:350.21:570.16:028:26Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:013.39:255.23:150.22:380.06:028:27Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:433.410:065.23:540.13:210.06:028:27Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:273.410:495.14:350.14:070.16:038:27Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:153.611:344.95:160.14:560.16:038:27Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:063.75:580.05:510.26:038:27Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 9:43 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 96% 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 Full Moon (96% 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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