Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 1:46 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 15m at 7:57 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - May 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:423.86:144.511:410.26:217:55Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:263.76:544.712:240.412:180.26:207:56Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:063.77:304.81:080.312:530.16:197:57New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:443.68:064.91:490.21:270.16:187:58New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:213.58:415.02:270.22:000.16:177:58New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:573.59:165.03:050.22:340.26:167:59New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:333.49:524.93:420.23:090.36:158:00Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:103.310:304.84:200.33:460.36:148:01Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:493.211:104.74:590.44:250.46:148:02Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:323.211:544.65:400.55:100.56:138:02Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:213.26:240.56:010.66:128:03First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:424.41:163.37:110.57:000.66:118:04First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:364.32:163.68:010.48:060.66:108:05First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:334.23:174.08:510.29:160.56:108:05First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:324.14:164.59:430.010:240.36:098:06Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:314.15:135.110:34-0.211:280.06:088:07Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:294.16:085.611:25-0.56:088:08Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:254.17:016.012:28-0.312:16-0.76:078:08Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:204.17:546.21:25-0.41:08-0.86:068:09Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:144.18:476.32:19-0.62:00-0.86:068:10Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:084.19:406.23:13-0.62:54-0.86:058:10Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:034.010:345.94:07-0.53:48-0.66:058:11Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:003.911:285.55:01-0.34:45-0.36:048:12Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:593.95:55-0.25:450.06:048:13Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:245.01:013.86:500.06:490.36:038:13Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:204.62:053.87:440.17:560.56:038:14Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:184.23:063.98:370.29:040.76:028:15Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:143.84:044.19:260.310:090.76:028:15Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:093.64:554.310:120.311:080.76:018:16Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:003.45:404.510:540.311:590.66:018:16Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:483.36:224.711:340.36:018:17Waning Crescent31Sun
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 10:51 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 0% 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 (0% 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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