Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 1:16 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 7:35 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:543.64:415.39:440.311:090.66:457:37Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:013.75:415.410:500.36:467:35Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:013.96:355.412:050.511:51 AM0.26:477:34Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:534.27:225.412:540.412:440.16:477:33New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:404.48:055.31:370.31:330.16:487:31New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:224.68:455.22:160.32:170.16:497:30New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:024.79:225.02:520.33:000.26:497:29New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:404.79:584.73:250.33:410.46:507:27Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:184.710:334.43:570.44:220.56:517:26Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:564.711:094.14:290.65:040.76:517:24Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:364.611:473.85:020.75:491.06:527:23Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:194.55:380.96:391.26:537:22First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:303.51:104.46:191.07:361.36:537:20First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:203.32:074.47:091.18:411.46:547:19First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:203.23:104.58:071.19:451.36:557:17First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:253.34:114.79:111.010:421.16:557:16Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:273.55:064.910:140.811:300.96:567:15Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:223.85:565.211:120.56:577:13Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:124.36:425.412:130.612:050.26:587:12Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:594.77:275.512:540.312:570.06:587:10Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:465.28:115.61:340.11:47-0.26:597:09Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:325.68:565.42:14-0.12:38-0.37:007:08Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:205.99:425.22:55-0.33:30-0.27:007:06Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:106.010:304.93:39-0.34:24-0.17:017:05Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:026.011:224.54:25-0.25:210.17:027:03Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:595.85:150.06:230.47:027:02Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:194.21:025.66:110.27:300.77:037:01Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:243.92:105.47:150.48:420.87:046:59Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:373.83:215.28:260.69:520.87:056:58Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:503.84:285.29:400.610:530.77:056:56Waning Crescent30Fri
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 10:25 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 99% 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 (99% 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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