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 - Jun 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:243.710:525.54:30-0.34:05-0.26:018:18Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:193.611:445.15:22-0.14:590.06:008:18Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:163.56:140.15:560.36:008:19Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:374.71:153.47:070.36:560.66:008:20First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:304.32:153.57:580.48:010.86:008:20First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:243.93:133.68:460.49:060.96:008:21First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:173.74:073.89:310.410:080.95:598:21First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:083.54:544.110:120.411:050.85:598:22Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:563.35:384.410:520.411:550.75:598:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:423.36:184.611:300.35:598:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:263.26:574.812:410.512:080.25:598:23Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:083.27:365.01:230.412:470.15:598:23Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:493.38:155.12:040.31:260.15:598:24Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:303.38:555.22:440.22:060.05:598:24Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:113.39:355.23:250.22:470.05:598:24Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:543.310:185.24:060.13:310.06:008:25Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:403.411:035.14:480.14:180.16:008:25Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:303.511:504.95:320.15:100.26:008:25Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:243.76:170.16:080.36:008:25Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:414.71:223.97:040.07:120.36:008:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:354.42:234.27:54-0.18:220.46:008:26Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:334.23:254.68:45-0.29:330.36:018:26Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:343.94:255.09:38-0.310:430.26:018:26Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:353.85:245.410:32-0.411:470.16:018:26Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:363.76:195.711:26-0.56:028:26Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:343.77:135.812:46-0.112:20-0.56:028:27New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:303.78:055.91:41-0.21:14-0.56:028:27New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:233.78:555.82:33-0.22:06-0.56:038:27New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:153.79:435.63:22-0.22:57-0.36:038:27New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:053.710:315.34:10-0.13:47-0.26:048:27Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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