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 1h 34m 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 - May 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:244.92:033.67:530.27:510.46:227:55First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:294.53:123.78:540.29:050.56:217:55First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:324.24:153.99:510.310:140.56:207:56First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:314.05:104.210:410.211:150.56:197:57Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:233.95:584.411:250.26:187:58Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:103.86:404.712:080.412:040.26:177:58Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:523.77:184.812:540.312:390.16:167:59Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:313.67:544.91:360.31:140.16:158:00Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:083.58:295.02:150.21:480.16:148:01Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:453.49:045.02:530.22:220.26:138:02Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:213.49:414.93:310.22:570.26:128:02Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:583.310:184.84:090.33:330.36:128:03Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:373.210:574.74:480.44:120.46:118:04Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:183.111:394.65:280.54:540.56:108:05Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:053.16:110.55:420.66:098:05Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:254.412:573.26:560.56:380.76:098:06Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:164.31:553.57:430.57:420.76:088:07Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:114.22:553.88:320.38:510.66:078:08Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:094.13:544.39:220.19:590.46:078:08Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:074.04:514.910:12-0.111:040.16:068:09Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:054.05:465.411:03-0.46:058:10Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:024.06:395.912:05-0.111:54 AM-0.66:058:10Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:574.07:336.21:03-0.312:45-0.76:048:11New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:514.08:266.31:58-0.51:38-0.86:048:12New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:464.09:196.22:52-0.52:31-0.86:038:13New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:414.010:126.03:46-0.53:26-0.76:038:13Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:373.911:075.74:40-0.44:22-0.46:028:14Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:363.95:34-0.35:22-0.16:028:15Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:025.212:373.96:29-0.16:240.26:028:15First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:594.81:413.97:230.07:310.46:018:16First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:564.32:444.08:160.18:400.66:018:16First Quarter31Thu
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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