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 54m 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 - Apr 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:074.56:334.012:200.06:577:32Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:544.47:174.312:310.01:00-0.16:567:33Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:364.47:574.61:19-0.11:36-0.16:557:34Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:144.28:344.72:02-0.12:09-0.16:537:34Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:504.09:094.82:43-0.12:41-0.16:527:35Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:253.89:434.83:220.03:110.06:517:36Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:593.610:184.74:000.13:420.16:497:37Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:343.410:544.64:390.24:140.36:487:38Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:113.111:344.45:200.44:500.46:477:38Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:522.96:040.65:300.66:457:39Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:204.212:402.86:540.86:180.76:447:40Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:124.11:372.87:510.87:160.86:437:41Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:124.02:432.98:510.88:240.76:427:41Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:154.13:473.19:470.79:340.66:407:42Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:144.24:453.610:370.510:390.46:397:43Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:094.35:384.111:220.211:380.16:387:44Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:594.56:264.712:04-0.16:377:44Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:484.67:145.312:33-0.212:46-0.46:357:45New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:354.68:015.71:26-0.51:29-0.66:347:46New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:224.58:506.02:18-0.62:13-0.86:337:47New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:114.39:396.13:10-0.72:58-0.86:327:48New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:014.110:316.04:03-0.63:47-0.76:317:48Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:543.911:275.74:58-0.44:39-0.56:307:49Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:523.65:56-0.25:36-0.26:287:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:265.312:573.56:590.16:410.16:277:51First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:315.02:093.48:050.27:540.36:267:51First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:394.63:213.59:100.39:100.56:257:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:464.44:273.810:090.310:210.56:247:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:464.25:234.111:000.211:230.46:237:54Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:394.16:114.411:440.16:227:55Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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