Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:47 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 33m at 4:55 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:134.05:565.511:10-0.56:018:17Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:124.06:505.712:17-0.112:03-0.66:008:18Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:073.97:415.81:13-0.212:55-0.66:008:18Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:003.98:305.82:05-0.31:45-0.56:008:19Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:513.99:185.72:55-0.32:35-0.46:008:20Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:403.910:045.43:42-0.33:23-0.35:598:20Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:293.810:505.14:29-0.24:110.05:598:21Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:183.711:354.75:140.05:000.25:598:21Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:083.65:580.15:510.55:598:22Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:194.412:593.66:420.36:440.75:598:22Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:054.01:523.77:250.47:430.95:598:22Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:533.72:463.88:090.48:440.95:598:23Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:433.53:383.98:530.49:450.95:598:23Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:353.34:284.29:370.410:430.85:598:24Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:273.25:154.410:220.311:350.75:598:24Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:183.26:004.711:070.25:598:24Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:063.36:434.912:230.511:52 AM0.15:598:25Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:523.47:265.21:070.312:37-0.16:008:25New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:383.58:085.41:500.11:21-0.26:008:25New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:233.78:515.52:330.02:07-0.36:008:25New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:093.89:355.53:15-0.12:54-0.36:008:26New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:573.910:205.43:58-0.23:43-0.36:008:26Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:474.111:085.24:42-0.34:35-0.26:018:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:414.211:574.95:27-0.35:32-0.16:018:26Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:384.46:15-0.36:330.16:018:26First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:504.61:384.67:05-0.37:390.36:028:26First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:474.22:414.87:59-0.38:500.36:028:26First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:493.93:445.08:55-0.310:000.36:028:26First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:523.74:455.29:52-0.311:070.26:038:27Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:563.65:435.310:50-0.36:038:27Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 20% 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 (20% 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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