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 (tomorrow) : 3:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 22m at 9:14 pm (5.0 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 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:086.48:294.61:30-0.42:29-0.37:316:18New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:576.48:184.41:16-0.32:21-0.16:325:17New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:476.29:084.22:03-0.23:120.16:335:16Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:375.810:003.92:510.04:050.36:345:15Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:305.410:563.73:420.35:010.66:355:14Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:275.011:573.64:370.65:590.86:365:13First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:264.75:380.96:580.96:375:13First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:023.51:274.46:451.07:541.06:385:12First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:053.62:244.27:541.18:440.96:395:11First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:023.83:164.18:571.09:260.86:405:10Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:504.14:034.09:520.910:040.76:415:10Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:334.44:444.010:400.810:380.66:425:09Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:114.75:233.911:240.711:120.56:425:08Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:485.06:013.912:050.56:435:08Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:245.26:383.912:450.46:445:07Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:015.37:163.812:200.31:240.46:455:07Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:395.47:543.712:570.22:040.36:465:06Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:195.48:353.71:350.22:460.46:475:06Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:025.49:193.62:160.23:300.46:485:05Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:495.310:093.63:010.34:180.56:495:05Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:405.111:063.63:520.45:090.56:505:04Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:354.94:510.46:030.56:515:04Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:093.712:354.75:570.56:590.46:525:03Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:154.01:374.57:100.57:540.26:535:03Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:214.42:394.48:240.48:480.06:545:03Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:224.93:394.39:330.39:39-0.26:555:03Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:195.34:364.210:360.110:29-0.36:555:02Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:125.75:304.111:34-0.111:18-0.46:565:02Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:035.96:214.012:27-0.26:575:02New Moon29Sat
30Sun6:526.07:114.012:07-0.41:18-0.26:585:02New Moon30Sun
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 12:22 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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