Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:17 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 49m at 7:48 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Oct 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:184.46:384.712:070.812:160.77:066:55Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:564.77:144.712:400.612:580.57:076:54Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:325.07:494.71:120.51:380.47:076:53Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:095.38:264.61:440.32:190.37:086:51Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:475.59:034.52:170.33:000.37:096:50Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:275.69:434.42:530.23:430.47:096:49Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:105.710:264.23:320.24:300.57:106:47Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:585.611:154.04:150.35:210.67:116:46Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:525.55:040.46:180.77:126:45Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:113.912:535.36:010.57:220.87:136:43Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:163.82:005.27:080.68:290.87:136:42Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:294.03:095.28:220.69:320.77:146:41Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:404.34:135.19:370.510:290.57:156:40Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:444.75:125.210:460.311:210.37:166:38Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:415.16:065.111:470.27:166:37Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:335.56:555.012:080.112:430.07:176:36New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:215.87:424.912:52-0.11:340.07:186:35New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:076.08:274.71:34-0.12:230.07:196:33New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:516.09:114.52:160.03:100.17:206:32New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:355.89:554.22:570.13:570.37:216:31Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:195.610:394.03:380.34:440.57:216:30Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:055.311:253.74:210.65:320.87:226:29Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:544.95:060.86:241.07:236:28Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:163.512:464.65:571.07:191.27:246:27First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:133.51:444.46:551.28:151.27:256:25First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:153.52:424.37:591.29:081.27:266:24First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:163.63:374.29:051.29:551.17:276:23First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:103.94:274.210:051.110:360.97:276:22Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:574.25:124.310:580.911:130.77:286:21Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:394.65:544.311:460.711:490.57:296:20Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:195.06:344.312:310.57:306:19Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 11:02 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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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