Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 31m at 10:47 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:45 pm (5.6 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 - Jul 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:253.17:534.91:430.51:010.26:048:27Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:063.28:325.02:230.41:420.26:048:26Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:463.29:095.03:010.32:220.26:058:26Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:253.39:475.03:380.33:020.26:058:26Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:053.410:254.94:140.23:430.26:068:26Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:473.511:034.84:500.24:270.36:068:26Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:323.611:454.65:260.25:150.36:078:26Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:203.96:050.16:090.46:078:25Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:304.31:134.16:460.07:100.56:088:25Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:204.12:104.47:310.08:160.56:088:25Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:163.83:104.88:22-0.19:260.56:098:25Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:173.64:125.29:17-0.210:360.36:108:24Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:213.55:135.510:15-0.311:410.26:108:24Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:253.56:125.811:15-0.56:118:23Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:273.67:095.912:410.012:15-0.66:118:23New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:253.88:046.01:37-0.21:13-0.66:128:23New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:214.08:565.92:29-0.32:09-0.66:138:22New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:164.19:465.73:19-0.33:04-0.56:138:22New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:094.210:345.44:06-0.33:58-0.36:148:21Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:014.211:214.94:52-0.24:52-0.16:158:20Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:534.25:37-0.15:470.26:158:20Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:084.512:464.26:210.16:440.56:168:19First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:554.01:404.27:040.27:450.86:178:19First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:443.62:354.27:480.48:490.96:178:18First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:363.33:314.28:340.59:541.06:188:17First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:323.04:254.39:230.610:541.06:198:17Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:293.05:164.510:140.611:470.96:208:16Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:233.06:044.611:040.56:208:15Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:123.16:484.812:340.811:52 AM0.46:218:14Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:573.27:294.91:160.612:380.36:228:13Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:393.48:085.11:540.51:210.26:228:13Full Moon31Sun
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 2:16 pm — 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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