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 (tomorrow) : 12:14 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 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 - Apr 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:254.01:492.78:040.87:270.86:587:32Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:273.92:562.79:070.98:340.86:567:33Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:313.84:022.910:060.89:430.86:557:34Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:293.94:573.210:550.710:450.66:547:34Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:204.05:443.611:350.511:380.46:527:35Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:044.16:264.012:120.36:517:36Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:444.27:064.412:250.112:460.06:507:37Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:244.37:464.91:11-0.11:21-0.26:487:37New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:044.38:265.21:55-0.31:56-0.36:477:38New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:444.29:085.52:40-0.42:34-0.46:467:39New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:274.09:535.63:26-0.43:14-0.56:447:40Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:113.910:415.64:14-0.33:57-0.46:437:40Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:003.711:335.45:06-0.24:46-0.36:427:41Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:553.56:020.05:40-0.16:417:42Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:325.212:593.37:050.26:440.16:397:43First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:374.92:113.48:120.37:570.26:387:43First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:474.73:253.59:180.39:150.36:377:44First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:564.64:343.910:190.210:290.26:367:45Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:584.55:334.311:120.011:340.16:347:46Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:534.46:244.711:59-0.16:337:47Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:434.37:115.012:31-0.112:42-0.26:327:47Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:284.27:535.21:22-0.11:21-0.36:317:48Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:114.08:345.32:08-0.21:58-0.26:307:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:513.99:125.32:53-0.12:34-0.16:297:50Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:313.69:515.13:350.03:100.06:287:50Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:103.410:304.94:170.13:470.26:267:51Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:503.211:114.74:590.34:250.46:257:52Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:323.111:554.45:430.55:060.66:247:53Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:202.96:310.75:540.76:237:54Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:444.21:142.97:220.86:480.96:227:54Third Quarter30Sun
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 8:59 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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