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 3h 18m 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 - Feb 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:375.04:563.211:07-0.110:43-0.57:075:42Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:355.15:553.412:02-0.37:075:43Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:295.26:473.612:51-0.47:065:44Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:185.17:363.812:36-0.71:36-0.57:055:45Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:035.08:223.91:27-0.72:17-0.57:045:46Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:454.89:064.02:15-0.62:57-0.57:035:47Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:264.49:484.03:01-0.53:34-0.47:025:48Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:054.010:313.93:46-0.24:10-0.27:025:49Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:443.611:143.94:330.04:450.07:015:50Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:243.25:220.35:210.17:005:51Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:013.812:082.96:160.56:020.36:595:52Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:523.712:592.67:170.76:490.46:585:53Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:503.72:002.58:240.77:450.46:575:54Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:513.73:052.59:290.78:460.46:565:54Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:503.94:052.610:250.69:460.36:555:55Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:434.14:572.811:130.410:400.06:545:56Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:304.45:443.111:540.211:29-0.26:535:57Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:134.66:273.412:32-0.16:525:58New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:544.87:093.812:16-0.41:09-0.36:505:59New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:344.97:514.11:01-0.61:45-0.56:496:00New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:144.88:354.41:47-0.72:21-0.66:486:01New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:564.79:204.72:35-0.72:59-0.76:476:02Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:394.410:074.83:24-0.63:39-0.76:466:03Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:254.010:594.84:17-0.44:23-0.66:456:03Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:153.611:574.85:14-0.25:11-0.56:436:04First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:133.36:190.06:06-0.36:426:05First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:014.71:203.07:310.27:11-0.16:416:06First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:114.62:352.98:460.28:23-0.16:406:07First Quarter28Mon
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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