Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:47 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 4:55 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:484.73:003.49:040.18:58-0.47:175:13Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:485.04:063.410:160.09:52-0.57:175:14Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:485.35:063.411:16-0.210:52-0.77:175:15Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:425.66:003.512:10-0.47:175:16Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:365.76:543.61:04-0.57:175:16Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:305.67:483.712:40-0.81:52-0.57:175:17Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:185.58:423.81:34-0.82:40-0.57:175:18Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:065.29:303.72:28-0.63:28-0.47:175:19Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:544.810:183.73:22-0.44:10-0.37:175:20Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:424.411:123.74:10-0.14:58-0.17:175:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:243.95:040.15:400.07:175:22Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:063.612:123.56:040.46:220.27:175:23Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:003.61:063.17:040.67:040.37:165:23Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:543.72:002.88:100.77:520.37:165:24Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:483.82:542.79:100.78:400.37:165:25Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:423.93:482.610:100.69:340.37:165:26Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:304.14:422.711:040.410:220.17:155:27Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:184.35:302.811:460.311:100.07:155:28Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:004.56:123.012:280.17:155:29Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:424.76:543.11:040.07:145:30New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:184.87:363.312:34-0.31:40-0.27:145:31New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:004.98:123.51:16-0.42:16-0.37:135:32New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:364.88:543.71:58-0.52:52-0.47:135:33Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:184.79:423.92:46-0.53:34-0.47:125:34Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:004.510:304.03:34-0.44:10-0.47:125:35Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:424.211:184.24:28-0.34:52-0.47:115:36Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:363.85:22-0.15:40-0.47:115:37First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:184.312:303.46:280.16:28-0.47:105:38First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:184.51:303.17:400.17:28-0.37:095:39First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:244.62:423.08:580.18:34-0.47:095:40Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:364.83:543.010:040.09:40-0.47:085:41Waxing 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 7:51 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 11% 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 (11% 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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