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 : 9:46 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 3:50 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 - Apr 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:314.98:565.72:16-0.92:28-0.96:577:32New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:194.79:465.93:09-0.93:13-0.96:567:33Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:084.410:375.84:03-0.83:59-0.86:547:34Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:594.011:305.64:58-0.54:47-0.66:537:35Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:543.75:56-0.25:40-0.26:527:35Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:285.212:553.46:590.16:390.16:507:36First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:314.82:043.28:060.37:470.46:497:37First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:394.53:173.29:140.59:010.56:487:38First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:484.34:253.310:180.510:130.56:467:38First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:504.25:233.511:110.411:150.56:457:39Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:434.16:103.811:560.36:447:40Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:274.16:514.112:070.412:330.26:427:41Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:074.17:284.312:520.31:060.26:417:42Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:424.08:024.51:320.21:370.16:407:42Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:163.98:354.72:110.12:060.16:397:43Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:503.89:074.82:470.12:350.16:377:44Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:233.79:404.83:240.13:050.16:367:45Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:573.510:154.84:010.23:370.26:357:45Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:323.310:534.74:400.34:110.36:347:46Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:113.111:364.65:210.44:490.46:337:47Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:563.06:080.55:350.56:327:48Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:264.512:503.07:000.66:300.56:307:48Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:234.51:533.17:590.67:360.56:297:49Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:264.43:023.38:590.58:490.46:287:50Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:314.54:073.89:560.310:020.26:277:51Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:334.65:074.310:480.011:090.06:267:52Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:304.66:034.911:37-0.36:257:52Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:254.76:555.512:11-0.312:24-0.66:247:53Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:164.67:465.91:08-0.61:11-0.76:237:54New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:074.58:366.22:04-0.71:57-0.86:227:55New Moon30Fri
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 6:48 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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