Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:47 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 18m at 4:55 am (3.5 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 - Apr 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:584.42:293.68:230.38:250.15:586:32First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:034.53:354.09:220.19:35-0.15:576:33Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:054.74:354.510:16-0.210:40-0.45:556:33Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:024.86:315.112:07-0.56:547:34Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:564.97:245.512:39-0.712:56-0.86:537:35Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:474.88:155.91:36-0.81:44-0.96:517:36Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:384.79:056.02:29-0.92:31-1.06:507:36Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:274.59:555.93:22-0.83:19-0.96:497:37Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:184.310:475.74:15-0.64:07-0.66:477:38Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:104.011:405.35:09-0.44:58-0.46:467:39Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:053.76:04-0.15:520.06:457:39Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:364.91:053.57:020.26:520.36:437:40Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:354.52:103.48:030.47:580.56:427:41Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:384.23:163.49:040.59:070.76:417:42Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:394.04:173.510:000.510:120.76:407:42Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:363.95:093.710:480.511:090.66:387:43Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:253.85:544.011:300.411:580.56:377:44Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:093.86:344.312:070.36:367:45Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:483.87:114.512:420.312:420.26:357:46Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:253.87:474.71:230.21:150.16:347:46New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:013.88:224.92:010.11:480.06:327:47New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:373.88:575.02:390.12:220.06:317:48New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:133.79:335.03:160.12:560.06:307:49New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:503.610:125.03:550.13:330.16:297:49Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:303.510:545.04:350.14:130.16:287:50Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:143.511:404.95:180.24:580.26:277:51Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:053.46:060.35:500.36:267:52Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:324.71:023.56:580.36:500.36:257:52First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:294.62:063.77:550.27:580.36:237:53First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:314.53:134.08:520.19:110.26:227:54First Quarter30Fri
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 7:51 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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