Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 13m at 2:05 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:57 am (4.0 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 - Jan 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:044.62:153.48:220.28:14-0.47:175:13Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:084.93:223.39:320.19:15-0.47:175:14Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:105.14:263.410:37-0.110:15-0.67:175:15Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:085.35:263.511:35-0.211:13-0.77:175:16Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:035.46:213.612:28-0.47:175:16New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:555.57:133.712:09-0.71:18-0.57:175:17New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:435.48:033.81:01-0.72:04-0.57:175:18New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:295.28:503.81:51-0.62:47-0.47:175:19Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:134.99:373.82:40-0.53:29-0.47:175:20Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:564.510:233.83:28-0.34:09-0.27:175:21Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:374.111:103.74:160.04:48-0.17:175:22Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:193.611:583.75:060.35:270.17:175:23First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:033.36:010.56:080.27:165:23First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:493.712:522.97:000.76:520.37:165:24First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:443.71:462.78:050.77:410.37:165:25First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:413.82:452.69:090.78:340.37:165:26Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:363.93:432.610:070.69:280.27:155:27Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:274.14:372.710:570.410:190.07:155:28Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:144.45:252.911:410.211:08-0.17:155:29Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:584.66:103.212:220.07:145:30Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:404.86:533.41:01-0.27:145:31Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:204.97:363.712:40-0.51:38-0.47:135:32Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:015.08:193.91:25-0.62:16-0.57:135:33Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:424.99:044.12:12-0.72:54-0.67:125:34Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:254.79:524.33:00-0.63:34-0.77:125:35Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:094.410:434.53:51-0.54:16-0.77:115:36Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:574.011:384.54:47-0.35:02-0.67:115:37Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:503.65:48-0.15:52-0.57:105:38Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:384.612:503.36:570.16:49-0.47:095:39Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:444.61:583.18:100.27:54-0.37:095:40Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:534.63:103.09:230.19:01-0.37:085:41Waning Crescent31Sat
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 5:01 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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