Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:12 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 21m at 6:44 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:354.46:15-0.46:300.06:048:27First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:504.71:374.57:05-0.37:380.36:048:27First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:474.22:404.77:57-0.38:490.46:058:26First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:463.83:424.88:51-0.210:000.56:058:26First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:493.54:415.09:45-0.111:060.56:068:26Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:503.35:375.110:400.06:068:26Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:493.26:295.112:050.411:33 AM0.06:078:26Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:423.37:165.212:580.312:230.06:078:26Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:303.38:005.11:440.31:100.06:088:25Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:153.48:415.12:270.21:540.16:088:25Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:573.49:205.03:070.22:360.16:098:25Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:373.59:574.83:440.23:170.26:098:24Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:163.510:324.64:190.33:570.36:108:24Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:563.611:074.44:530.34:380.46:118:24Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:363.711:434.15:250.35:220.66:118:23Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:183.75:580.46:090.86:128:23Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:213.81:033.96:320.47:010.96:128:22Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:023.61:524.07:100.47:591.06:138:22Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:503.32:464.27:530.49:030.96:148:21Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:443.23:434.58:430.310:080.86:148:21Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:443.14:404.89:380.211:100.76:158:20Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:463.25:375.210:360.06:168:20Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:463.46:325.512:070.411:35 AM-0.26:168:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:443.67:255.812:590.212:32-0.46:178:18New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:393.98:165.91:49-0.11:29-0.66:188:18New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:334.39:065.92:37-0.32:25-0.76:198:17New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:274.59:555.73:23-0.43:21-0.76:198:16Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:214.810:445.44:10-0.54:17-0.56:208:15Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:164.911:355.04:56-0.55:16-0.36:218:15Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:135.05:44-0.46:180.06:218:14First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:274.51:135.06:33-0.37:240.36:228:13First Quarter31Tue
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 9:58 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 5% 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 (5% 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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