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 (tomorrow) : 2:25 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 04m at 8:03 pm (5.0 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 - Mar 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:024.56:163.512:180.06:396:07Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:424.76:573.912:07-0.312:54-0.26:386:08New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:214.87:384.212:51-0.51:29-0.46:376:09New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:004.78:204.61:36-0.62:04-0.56:356:10New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:404.69:034.82:22-0.62:41-0.66:346:11Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:224.39:505.03:10-0.63:20-0.66:336:12Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:074.010:405.04:01-0.44:03-0.66:316:12Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:573.711:354.94:57-0.24:50-0.46:306:13Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:533.35:580.05:45-0.26:296:14First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:384.812:583.17:080.26:49-0.16:276:15First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:484.72:133.08:230.38:020.06:266:16First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:004.64:283.110:330.210:170.07:257:16Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:084.75:343.411:340.111:25-0.27:237:17Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:074.86:313.812:26-0.17:227:18Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:594.87:204.112:24-0.31:12-0.27:217:19Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:454.78:054.31:17-0.41:52-0.37:197:20Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:274.68:464.52:05-0.42:29-0.47:187:20Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:064.49:254.62:49-0.43:04-0.37:177:21Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:434.110:034.63:32-0.33:37-0.27:157:22Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:193.810:404.64:13-0.14:09-0.17:147:23Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:563.511:184.44:550.14:420.17:137:24Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:333.211:594.25:380.35:170.37:117:24Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:152.96:250.55:560.57:107:25Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:464.11:032.77:180.76:440.77:097:26Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:413.92:022.68:200.97:420.77:077:27Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:433.83:102.79:250.98:500.77:067:27Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:483.94:152.910:240.89:570.67:047:28Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:474.15:113.211:130.610:580.47:037:29Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:384.35:593.611:550.311:530.17:027:30Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:234.56:444.112:330.07:007:30Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:074.67:284.612:43-0.21:11-0.26:597:31New Moon31Fri
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 11:14 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 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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