Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:03 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 36m at 9:48 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:544.11:033.47:020.47:07-0.17:165:13Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:544.42:043.38:110.38:03-0.27:175:14Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:564.73:093.39:210.29:03-0.47:175:14Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:585.14:133.410:25-0.110:04-0.67:175:15Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:585.45:153.611:25-0.311:04-0.87:175:16Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:555.76:133.812:20-0.57:175:17New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:495.87:084.012:03-1.01:12-0.77:175:18New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:425.88:024.212:59-1.12:01-0.87:175:18New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:335.68:564.31:55-1.02:50-0.87:175:19Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:225.39:494.32:50-0.93:37-0.77:175:20Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:114.810:434.33:45-0.64:24-0.67:175:21Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:014.311:394.24:42-0.35:11-0.47:175:22Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:523.85:420.05:58-0.27:165:23First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:364.112:463.36:460.36:480.07:165:24First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:364.01:443.07:530.57:400.17:165:25First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:354.02:452.89:000.68:350.27:165:26First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:324.03:442.710:000.59:290.27:155:27Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:254.14:382.710:530.410:190.17:155:28Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:124.25:252.911:380.311:060.07:155:29Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:554.46:073.012:180.27:145:30Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:344.56:463.212:550.17:145:31Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:114.57:243.312:30-0.21:29-0.17:145:31Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:464.68:013.51:09-0.32:02-0.27:135:32Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:204.58:373.61:48-0.32:34-0.27:135:33Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:544.49:153.82:27-0.33:05-0.37:125:34Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:304.29:553.93:08-0.23:38-0.37:125:35Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:074.010:384.03:52-0.14:13-0.37:115:36Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:493.711:274.24:410.04:53-0.37:105:37Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:373.45:360.15:39-0.37:105:38Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:234.312:333.26:390.26:33-0.37:095:39Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:264.41:383.07:500.27:35-0.37:085:40Third Quarter31Mon
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 12:55 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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