Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:59 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 34m at 8:39 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:114.010:405.74:13-0.43:58-0.56:048:27Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:084.111:325.35:04-0.44:55-0.36:048:27Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:064.15:54-0.25:550.06:058:26Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:254.81:054.16:44-0.16:580.36:058:26First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:174.32:044.17:330.08:040.66:068:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:113.93:034.28:220.29:110.76:068:26First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:063.53:594.39:090.310:150.86:078:26First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:023.24:514.49:560.311:140.86:078:26Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:553.15:384.610:420.46:088:25Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:463.06:234.712:060.711:27 AM0.36:088:25Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:333.17:054.812:520.612:100.36:098:25Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:163.17:454.91:340.512:530.26:098:24Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:573.28:235.02:130.41:340.26:108:24Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:373.39:005.02:510.32:140.26:118:24Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:163.49:375.03:270.32:540.26:118:23Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:553.510:134.94:020.23:340.26:128:23Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:353.610:504.74:360.24:170.36:138:22Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:173.711:304.65:110.25:030.46:138:22Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:034.05:470.15:540.46:148:21Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:134.312:534.26:260.16:510.56:158:21Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:004.01:494.57:100.07:560.66:158:20Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:553.82:484.88:000.09:050.66:168:19Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:553.63:515.18:55-0.110:150.56:178:19Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:003.54:545.49:55-0.211:220.36:178:18Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:053.55:555.710:56-0.46:188:18Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:093.76:535.912:230.111:58 AM-0.56:198:17Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:083.97:486.01:19-0.112:57-0.66:198:16New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:054.18:406.02:11-0.21:54-0.66:208:15New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:594.39:305.83:01-0.32:50-0.66:218:15New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:524.410:185.53:48-0.33:44-0.46:228:14Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:444.511:055.14:34-0.34:38-0.26:228:13Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 11:49 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 100% 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 (100% 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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