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 1h 16m 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 - May 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:204.38:496.12:21-0.62:07-0.86:217:56Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:104.19:396.03:13-0.62:55-0.66:207:56Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:023.910:305.74:06-0.43:45-0.46:197:57Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:543.711:235.34:58-0.24:36-0.26:187:58Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:503.55:520.05:310.26:177:59Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:174.912:493.46:480.36:300.46:167:59Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:144.51:523.47:440.47:350.76:158:00Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:124.22:563.48:400.58:430.86:148:01Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:103.93:543.69:300.69:490.86:138:02Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:043.74:463.910:150.510:480.86:138:03Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:533.65:314.110:550.411:400.76:128:03Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:383.56:114.411:320.36:118:04Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:203.56:494.712:260.512:080.36:108:05Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:003.57:264.91:080.412:430.26:098:06New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:393.58:035.11:480.31:190.16:098:06New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:173.48:405.22:280.21:550.16:088:07New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:563.49:185.23:070.22:330.16:078:08New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:353.49:595.23:470.23:130.16:078:09Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:183.310:435.14:290.23:560.16:068:09Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:053.311:295.05:130.24:440.26:068:10Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:573.45:590.25:380.36:058:11Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:204.812:543.66:490.26:400.36:048:11First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:154.61:573.87:400.17:480.46:048:12First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:144.43:014.28:330.09:000.46:038:13First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:144.24:034.79:26-0.110:120.26:038:13Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:164.15:025.110:19-0.311:180.16:038:14Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:154.05:585.511:11-0.56:028:15Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:133.96:515.812:19-0.112:03-0.66:028:15Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:083.97:436.01:16-0.312:54-0.66:018:16Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:013.88:336.02:10-0.31:45-0.66:018:17Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:533.89:235.83:01-0.32:35-0.56:018:17Full Moon31Sat
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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