Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3m at 12:47 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:023.47:060.16:500.06:587:32First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:424.82:133.38:140.28:020.26:577:32First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:534.63:283.49:230.39:190.36:567:33First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:014.44:363.610:250.310:300.36:547:34Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:034.35:353.911:190.211:320.26:537:35Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:564.36:244.212:040.16:527:35Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:424.27:074.412:260.112:440.06:507:36Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:244.17:454.71:120.01:19-0.16:497:37Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:014.08:214.81:550.01:52-0.16:487:38Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:373.98:564.92:340.02:240.06:467:38Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:123.79:304.93:120.02:550.16:457:39Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:463.510:054.83:500.13:270.26:447:40Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:213.410:424.64:280.24:010.36:427:41Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:583.211:224.55:070.44:370.46:417:41Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:393.05:500.65:180.56:407:42Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:064.312:262.96:370.76:060.66:397:43Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:564.21:212.97:300.87:030.76:387:44Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:534.12:243.18:250.78:090.76:367:45Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:534.13:283.49:200.69:190.66:357:45Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:524.24:273.810:100.410:260.36:347:46Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:494.35:214.410:580.111:270.06:337:47Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:424.46:135.011:43-0.26:327:48Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:334.47:035.512:24-0.312:29-0.56:307:48New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:234.47:525.91:19-0.51:15-0.76:297:49New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:134.48:426.22:12-0.62:02-0.86:287:50New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:034.39:346.23:05-0.72:50-0.86:277:51New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:554.110:276.03:58-0.63:41-0.76:267:51Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:503.911:225.74:53-0.44:36-0.56:257:52Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:493.85:51-0.25:35-0.26:247:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:215.312:533.66:510.06:400.16:237:54First Quarter30Mon
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 4:13 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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