Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:05 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 7:40 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Feb 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:263.75:22-0.25:28-0.57:085:41First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:114.612:223.36:270.06:22-0.47:075:42First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:144.61:273.17:380.17:23-0.37:075:43First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:234.62:393.08:530.28:31-0.37:065:44Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:314.73:513.010:020.19:40-0.47:055:45Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:354.84:553.211:03-0.110:44-0.57:045:46Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:334.95:523.511:55-0.311:42-0.67:035:47Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:245.06:433.712:42-0.47:025:48Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:104.97:293.912:34-0.71:24-0.57:025:49Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:534.88:124.11:22-0.62:04-0.57:015:50Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:334.68:544.12:08-0.62:40-0.57:005:51Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:114.39:344.12:52-0.43:15-0.46:595:52Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:483.910:134.13:35-0.23:48-0.26:585:53Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:253.510:544.04:180.04:220.06:575:54Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:033.211:383.95:040.34:570.16:565:55Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri11:452.95:550.55:380.36:555:56Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:283.712:342.66:530.76:260.46:545:57Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:263.71:342.57:580.87:230.46:535:58Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:293.72:402.59:050.78:260.46:515:58Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:303.93:442.710:030.69:290.26:505:59Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:254.14:392.910:510.410:250.06:496:00Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:134.45:273.311:330.111:17-0.26:486:01Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:574.66:123.712:12-0.16:476:02New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:394.86:564.112:06-0.512:50-0.46:466:03New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:214.87:404.512:53-0.71:27-0.66:456:04New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:034.88:254.81:41-0.82:05-0.86:436:05New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:454.69:115.02:30-0.82:45-0.86:426:06Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:304.310:005.13:20-0.73:27-0.86:416:06Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 10:52 pm — 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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