Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 2:37 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 07m at 8:53 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:485.711:073.84:000.25:160.57:326:18Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:435.54:520.36:130.67:336:17Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:063.711:44 AM5.34:520.46:160.66:335:16Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:133.812:505.16:010.57:200.66:345:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:253.91:575.07:170.68:200.56:355:14Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:354.33:014.88:320.59:150.36:365:13Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:384.73:594.89:410.410:050.16:375:12Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:345.14:534.710:420.210:510.06:385:12Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:245.55:424.511:380.111:35-0.16:395:11Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:115.76:294.412:290.06:405:10New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:555.87:144.212:17-0.11:160.06:415:10New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:395.87:584.012:580.02:020.16:425:09New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:215.68:413.81:390.12:470.26:435:08Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:045.49:243.62:200.33:330.46:445:08Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:485.110:103.43:020.54:190.66:455:07Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:354.810:593.33:460.75:070.86:465:06Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:244.511:543.34:350.95:580.96:465:06First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:164.35:311.06:501.06:475:05First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:533.31:114.16:331.17:391.06:485:05First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:523.52:043.97:381.18:230.96:495:05First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:463.72:553.98:411.09:040.76:505:04Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:344.13:433.99:370.99:430.56:515:04Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:174.54:283.910:280.610:210.36:525:03Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:594.95:123.911:160.411:000.16:535:03Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:415.35:553.912:020.26:545:03Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:245.66:403.912:470.06:555:02Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:095.87:253.912:24-0.21:340.06:565:02Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:555.98:133.91:09-0.32:22-0.16:575:02Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:455.99:033.81:57-0.33:110.06:575:02Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:365.79:593.82:49-0.34:040.06:585:02Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 11:45 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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