Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 27m at 9:46 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:404.910:084.13:09-0.43:56-0.47:175:13Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:274.711:004.24:01-0.34:41-0.47:175:14Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:174.411:584.34:58-0.15:29-0.47:175:14Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:124.06:000.06:22-0.47:175:15Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:004.41:133.77:090.17:19-0.47:175:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:054.62:193.68:210.18:20-0.47:175:17Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:104.83:253.59:310.09:21-0.57:175:18Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:125.04:293.510:35-0.110:21-0.67:175:18Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:095.25:283.611:32-0.311:18-0.77:175:19Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:035.36:213.812:24-0.47:175:20New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:525.37:113.912:11-0.71:11-0.57:175:21New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:395.27:593.91:01-0.71:56-0.57:175:22New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:225.08:443.91:49-0.62:38-0.57:175:23New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:054.79:283.92:35-0.53:18-0.47:175:24Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:454.410:123.83:20-0.33:57-0.37:165:25Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:254.010:563.74:050.04:35-0.17:165:26Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:063.711:433.74:530.25:140.07:165:27Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:493.35:430.45:550.27:155:28First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:333.612:363.06:400.66:390.27:155:29First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:273.61:302.87:420.77:290.37:155:30First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:243.72:282.78:450.78:230.27:145:31First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:203.93:272.89:440.69:170.17:145:32Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:124.14:222.910:360.410:100.07:135:32Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:004.45:123.111:220.111:00-0.37:135:33Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:454.65:583.412:04-0.17:125:34Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:284.96:433.712:45-0.37:125:35Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:115.07:284.012:34-0.71:25-0.57:115:36Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:535.18:134.21:21-0.82:05-0.77:115:37Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:375.09:004.42:09-0.82:46-0.87:105:38Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:214.89:494.62:59-0.83:29-0.87:095:39Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:084.510:424.63:51-0.74:14-0.87:095:40Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:15 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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