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 4h 25m at 11:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:344.45:530.86:501.16:457:36First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:413.41:244.46:340.97:491.36:467:35First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:313.32:224.47:231.08:541.36:477:33First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:313.23:244.58:200.99:591.26:477:32First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:353.24:254.79:230.810:561.16:487:31Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:383.45:205.010:250.611:450.86:497:29Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:333.76:105.311:230.46:507:28Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:254.26:575.512:290.512:170.16:507:27Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:134.67:435.71:110.31:10-0.26:517:25Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:015.18:285.71:520.02:01-0.36:527:24Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:495.49:135.52:33-0.22:53-0.46:527:22Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:385.710:005.23:15-0.33:46-0.36:537:21Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:295.910:484.93:59-0.34:41-0.16:547:20Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:225.811:414.54:45-0.25:390.26:547:18Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:205.75:350.06:420.56:557:17Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:384.11:245.56:310.27:520.76:567:15Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:443.82:335.37:350.49:050.86:567:14Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:573.73:435.28:460.610:130.86:577:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:093.74:485.19:580.611:130.86:587:11Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:123.95:445.111:020.66:587:10Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:064.26:335.112:030.711:58 AM0.56:597:08Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:524.47:165.112:460.612:470.47:007:07Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:334.67:545.01:240.51:300.47:017:06New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:114.88:294.91:570.42:110.47:017:04New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:464.99:034.72:280.42:490.47:027:03New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:205.09:364.42:580.53:270.57:037:01New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:545.010:094.23:280.64:060.77:037:00Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:304.910:443.93:580.74:450.87:046:59Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:084.811:223.74:310.85:281.07:056:57Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:514.75:070.96:161.27:066:56Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 2:03 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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