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 2h 09m 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 - Mar 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:234.63:483.19:550.29:36-0.16:396:08Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:284.74:523.310:550.010:41-0.26:376:09Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:254.85:473.611:46-0.111:39-0.46:366:09Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:154.86:353.912:30-0.36:356:10Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:004.87:194.112:30-0.51:10-0.36:346:11Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:414.68:004.31:16-0.51:46-0.46:326:12Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:194.48:384.42:00-0.42:20-0.36:316:13Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:554.19:154.42:41-0.32:52-0.26:306:14Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:313.89:524.33:22-0.13:23-0.16:286:14Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:063.510:304.24:040.13:550.16:276:15Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:433.211:124.14:470.34:300.36:266:16Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:242.911:593.95:340.55:090.46:246:17Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:132.77:290.76:570.67:237:18Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:553.82:122.68:330.87:550.67:227:18Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:593.83:202.69:400.89:020.67:207:19Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:043.94:262.810:400.710:090.57:197:20Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:024.15:223.111:290.511:100.27:187:21Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:534.46:123.512:110.27:167:22Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:394.66:574.012:04-0.112:50-0.17:157:22Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:224.87:424.512:55-0.41:28-0.37:147:23New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:054.88:265.01:44-0.62:07-0.67:127:24New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:484.79:125.32:33-0.72:46-0.77:117:25New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:334.59:585.53:22-0.73:27-0.87:097:25Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:194.310:485.54:14-0.64:10-0.77:087:26Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:083.911:415.45:08-0.44:58-0.57:077:27Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:023.66:06-0.25:50-0.37:057:28Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:405.11:033.37:100.16:51-0.17:047:28First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:464.92:153.28:210.38:010.17:037:29First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:584.63:323.29:320.39:190.27:017:30First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:094.54:433.410:380.310:330.27:007:31Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:134.55:433.711:330.211:360.16:597:31Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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