Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:47 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 27m at 6:59 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:045.16:193.612:25-0.47:085:41Full Moon1Fri
2Sat6:525.37:094.012:09-0.81:09-0.67:075:42Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:395.47:594.31:03-1.01:53-0.87:065:43Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:265.28:494.61:55-1.12:36-0.97:065:44Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:135.09:404.82:49-1.03:20-1.07:055:45Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:014.610:344.83:44-0.84:05-0.97:045:46Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:514.111:314.84:42-0.54:53-0.87:035:47Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:453.65:44-0.25:44-0.57:025:48Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:324.612:463.26:530.06:42-0.37:015:49Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:384.51:542.98:060.27:46-0.17:005:50Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:464.43:072.89:180.38:550.06:595:51Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:524.44:142.910:220.210:000.06:585:52Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:514.45:113.011:170.110:57-0.16:575:53Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:424.56:003.212:020.06:565:54Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:264.56:423.412:42-0.16:555:55New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:054.57:203.612:31-0.31:17-0.16:545:56New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:404.47:563.81:12-0.31:49-0.26:535:57New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:144.38:313.91:50-0.32:19-0.26:525:57New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:464.19:054.02:27-0.22:48-0.26:515:58Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:183.89:394.03:05-0.13:17-0.16:505:59Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:503.610:154.03:430.13:460.06:496:00Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:243.310:554.04:230.24:180.16:486:01Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:033.011:403.95:080.44:550.26:476:02First Quarter23Sat
24Sun11:482.86:000.65:400.26:466:03First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:343.912:432.77:010.76:350.36:446:04First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:364.01:492.68:090.67:400.26:436:05First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:434.22:592.89:160.58:490.06:426:05Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:474.44:053.110:150.29:56-0.36:416:06Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:464.75:043.611:06-0.110:58-0.66:396:07Waxing Gibbous29Fri
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 9:53 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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