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 45m 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 - Apr 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:113.510:314.64:130.23:540.26:577:32Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:453.311:094.54:520.34:270.36:567:33Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:243.111:534.45:340.55:060.46:557:34Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:092.96:220.65:520.46:537:34First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:444.31:042.97:170.76:490.56:527:35First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:444.32:093.08:180.77:560.56:517:36First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:494.33:193.29:200.59:090.36:497:37First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:544.44:253.710:170.310:210.16:487:37Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:554.65:244.311:090.011:26-0.26:477:38Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:514.76:194.911:57-0.36:457:39Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:434.77:115.412:26-0.512:43-0.66:447:40Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:344.78:015.91:23-0.71:28-0.86:437:41Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:234.68:516.12:17-0.82:14-0.96:427:41Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:134.49:416.13:11-0.83:01-0.86:407:42Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:034.110:335.94:04-0.63:50-0.76:397:43Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:563.911:275.54:59-0.44:41-0.46:387:44Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:523.65:56-0.15:36-0.16:377:44Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:255.112:543.46:570.26:380.26:357:45Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:274.72:033.38:000.47:470.56:347:46Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:334.43:133.39:030.59:000.66:337:47Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:374.14:163.510:010.510:090.76:327:47Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:354.05:103.710:500.511:080.66:317:48Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:253.95:564.011:310.411:590.56:307:49Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:093.86:364.312:080.36:287:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:483.87:124.612:440.412:410.26:277:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:253.77:474.81:250.31:120.26:267:51New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:013.78:214.92:030.21:440.16:257:52New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:353.68:555.02:410.22:160.16:247:53New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:113.59:305.03:180.22:490.26:237:54New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:463.410:074.93:560.23:240.26:227:54Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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