Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 49m at 4:03 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:10 am (4.0 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 - May 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:454.16:194.911:45-0.16:217:56Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:354.07:055.112:320.112:28-0.26:207:56Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:213.97:475.21:220.01:08-0.26:197:57New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:033.88:265.32:070.01:46-0.16:187:58New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:443.79:055.22:490.02:240.06:177:59New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:233.59:435.13:300.13:010.16:168:00New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:023.410:224.94:100.23:390.26:158:00Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:423.311:024.74:510.34:180.46:148:01Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:243.211:444.55:320.55:000.56:138:02Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:103.16:150.65:470.76:128:03Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:294.21:013.17:000.66:400.86:128:03First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:174.11:563.37:460.77:390.96:118:04First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:083.92:533.58:320.68:430.96:108:05First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:023.83:473.99:170.59:470.76:098:06First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:563.84:394.310:020.310:480.56:098:06Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:493.85:294.810:480.111:440.36:088:07Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:413.86:175.311:34-0.26:078:08Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:323.97:065.712:380.012:21-0.46:078:09Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:223.97:556.01:29-0.21:09-0.66:068:09Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:134.08:466.12:20-0.41:59-0.76:058:10Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:054.09:376.13:12-0.42:51-0.76:058:11Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:594.010:305.94:04-0.43:45-0.66:048:12Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:564.011:255.64:57-0.44:42-0.46:048:12Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:564.05:51-0.35:44-0.26:038:13Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:225.21:004.06:47-0.26:500.16:038:14Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:214.82:064.27:43-0.18:010.36:038:14Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:224.43:114.38:39-0.19:130.46:028:15Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:234.14:134.59:330.010:220.46:028:16Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:223.85:084.710:240.011:240.46:018:16Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:183.65:584.911:110.06:018:17Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:093.56:435.012:180.311:56 AM0.06:018:17Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:06 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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