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 : 11:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 34m at 4:45 pm (5.3 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 - Dec 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:335.28:523.71:530.12:560.26:595:02Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:155.19:363.72:350.13:370.26:595:02Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:585.010:243.83:210.24:210.27:005:02Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:464.811:183.94:120.35:070.27:015:02Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:384.65:090.35:570.17:025:02Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:184.112:354.46:140.46:500.07:035:02Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:214.41:364.27:240.47:45-0.17:045:02Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:244.72:394.08:350.38:42-0.27:045:02Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:265.13:414.09:430.19:38-0.47:055:02Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:245.54:414.010:45-0.110:34-0.67:065:02Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:205.75:384.011:42-0.311:28-0.77:075:02New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:135.96:324.112:36-0.47:075:03New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:045.97:244.112:20-0.71:26-0.57:085:03New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:535.88:144.11:11-0.72:15-0.47:095:03New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:425.69:044.02:02-0.53:03-0.37:095:03Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:295.29:543.92:52-0.33:49-0.27:105:04Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:164.810:453.83:42-0.14:350.07:115:04Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:024.411:373.74:340.25:200.17:115:05Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:504.05:290.56:060.37:125:05First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:323.712:403.66:280.76:520.47:125:05First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:283.71:323.37:310.87:390.47:135:06First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:233.82:273.18:350.88:260.47:135:06First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:154.03:213.19:340.79:130.37:145:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:044.24:123.110:260.69:590.27:145:08Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:494.44:593.111:130.410:440.17:155:08Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:324.65:433.311:560.311:27-0.17:155:09Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:134.86:263.412:360.17:155:09Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:545.07:083.512:10-0.21:15-0.17:165:10Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:345.17:503.712:53-0.31:54-0.27:165:11Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:145.18:333.81:36-0.42:33-0.37:165:11Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:565.09:194.02:21-0.43:14-0.47:165:12Waning 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 7:58 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 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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