Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 44m at 12:14 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:58 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:065.45:210.46:300.77:066:55First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:283.91:055.06:160.77:321.07:076:54First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:293.72:084.77:180.98:361.17:076:53First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:363.73:114.68:251.09:361.17:086:51First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:393.74:094.59:311.110:271.17:096:50Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:353.95:004.510:291.011:111.07:106:49Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:234.25:444.511:200.911:490.87:106:47Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:044.56:234.512:060.77:116:46Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:424.76:594.612:230.712:470.67:126:45Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:185.07:354.512:550.61:260.57:136:43Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:545.28:094.51:270.52:040.57:136:42Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:295.38:454.42:000.42:420.47:146:41Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:065.49:214.32:330.43:220.57:156:39Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:455.510:004.13:080.44:030.57:166:38Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:275.410:434.03:470.44:480.67:176:37Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:145.311:323.94:310.55:370.77:176:36Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:075.25:210.66:330.87:186:34Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:293.91:075.16:200.67:330.87:196:33Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:353.92:115.17:270.78:360.77:206:32Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:444.23:175.08:400.69:350.57:216:31Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:514.64:205.09:530.410:300.37:216:30Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:535.05:185.110:590.211:220.07:226:29Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:495.56:125.012:000.07:236:28Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:425.97:035.012:10-0.212:55-0.17:246:26New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:326.26:534.912:57-0.312:48-0.26:255:25New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:206.37:414.712:43-0.31:39-0.26:265:24New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:086.28:294.51:29-0.22:290.06:275:23Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:566.09:174.32:15-0.13:180.26:285:22Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:445.610:064.03:020.24:090.46:285:21Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:345.210:593.83:510.55:010.76:295:20Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:274.911:573.74:430.75:550.96:305:19First Quarter31Sat
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 3:06 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 11% 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 (11% 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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