Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:12 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 6:44 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:003.510:194.94:060.13:370.26:227:54Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:393.310:594.74:470.34:160.46:217:55Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:203.211:424.55:280.54:570.56:207:56Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:063.16:120.65:430.76:197:57Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:274.312:563.16:580.76:350.86:187:58Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:164.11:523.27:460.77:340.96:177:58Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:083.92:503.48:340.78:390.96:167:59Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:033.93:463.79:210.59:430.76:158:00Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:573.84:384.210:060.310:440.56:148:01Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:503.85:284.610:510.111:400.36:148:01Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:413.96:155.111:36-0.16:138:02Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:313.97:035.612:330.012:21-0.46:128:03New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:204.07:525.91:25-0.21:08-0.56:118:04New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:104.08:416.12:15-0.41:56-0.76:108:04New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:014.09:326.13:06-0.52:46-0.76:108:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:544.010:256.03:58-0.43:39-0.66:098:06Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:494.011:205.74:52-0.44:35-0.46:088:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:493.95:47-0.35:36-0.26:078:07Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:175.312:533.96:44-0.26:420.16:078:08First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:174.92:004.07:41-0.17:530.36:068:09First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:194.53:074.28:390.09:060.46:068:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:214.24:094.49:330.010:150.46:058:10Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:203.95:054.710:250.011:180.46:048:11Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:163.75:554.911:120.06:048:12Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:073.66:415.012:130.311:56 AM0.06:038:12Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:543.57:235.11:020.212:370.06:038:13Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:373.58:025.11:470.21:170.06:038:14Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:183.48:415.12:280.21:550.16:028:14Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:573.49:185.03:080.22:330.26:028:15Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:363.39:564.93:460.23:110.26:018:16Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:153.310:344.74:250.33:510.36:018:16Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 9:58 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 5% 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 Crescent (5% 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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