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 3h 52m 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 - May 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:054.38:336.02:03-0.51:54-0.76:217:55New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:544.29:236.12:55-0.62:40-0.76:207:56New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:444.110:156.13:48-0.63:29-0.76:197:57Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:383.911:095.84:42-0.44:22-0.56:187:57Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:353.75:39-0.25:19-0.26:177:58Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:085.512:393.66:400.06:230.16:177:59First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:115.11:493.67:440.17:340.36:168:00First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:174.73:003.78:470.28:500.46:158:00First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:234.44:073.99:460.210:020.56:148:01First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:244.25:054.210:380.211:060.46:138:02Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:194.15:554.511:240.16:128:03Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:073.96:394.712:020.312:040.16:118:04Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:513.87:184.912:510.312:410.16:118:04Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:313.77:555.01:350.21:160.16:108:05Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:103.68:305.12:160.21:490.16:098:06Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:473.49:065.02:550.22:230.26:098:07Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:233.39:424.93:330.22:580.36:088:07Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:013.210:194.84:120.33:340.46:078:08Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:403.110:594.74:520.44:120.56:078:09Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:213.011:414.55:330.54:540.66:068:10Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:073.06:160.65:410.76:058:10Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:274.412:593.17:020.66:350.86:058:11Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:174.21:563.27:490.67:370.86:048:12Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:114.12:553.68:360.58:440.76:048:12Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:074.13:524.09:240.39:520.56:038:13Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:034.04:464.610:110.010:560.36:038:14Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:594.05:395.110:59-0.211:560.06:028:14Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:544.06:315.611:47-0.56:028:15Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:474.07:236.012:53-0.312:36-0.76:028:16New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:414.08:156.21:48-0.41:27-0.86:018:16New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:344.09:076.32:42-0.52:19-0.86:018:17New Moon31Wed
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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