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 2h 39m 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 - Feb 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:404.010:033.73:19-0.13:47-0.17:075:42Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:143.710:423.74:000.14:180.07:075:43Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:503.311:243.74:440.34:500.17:065:44Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:293.05:310.55:270.27:055:45First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:103.712:142.86:260.66:100.37:045:46First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:033.71:082.67:280.77:010.37:035:47First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:033.82:112.58:360.78:010.27:025:48First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:064.03:172.69:410.59:040.17:025:49Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:054.34:182.810:370.310:05-0.27:015:50Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:004.65:143.211:260.011:02-0.57:005:51Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:504.96:053.612:11-0.36:595:52Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:385.16:554.012:54-0.56:585:52Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:245.27:434.412:49-0.91:35-0.86:575:53Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:105.28:324.71:41-1.02:17-0.96:565:54Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:564.99:224.92:34-1.03:00-1.06:555:55Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:434.610:145.03:28-0.93:44-0.96:545:56Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:324.111:094.94:24-0.64:31-0.86:535:57Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:253.75:24-0.35:22-0.66:525:58Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:084.812:243.26:310.06:18-0.36:505:59Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:144.61:323.07:430.27:24-0.16:496:00Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:244.42:472.98:570.38:350.06:486:01Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:334.43:572.910:040.39:440.06:476:02Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:354.44:573.111:000.210:44-0.16:466:02Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:284.45:473.311:480.111:37-0.16:456:03Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:134.56:313.612:280.06:446:04New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:534.47:103.812:22-0.21:03-0.16:426:05New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:294.47:464.01:04-0.31:36-0.26:416:06New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:034.28:204.11:42-0.22:05-0.26:406:07New Moon28Sat
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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