Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 12:56 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:595.46:144.312:250.312:140.36:315:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:395.76:564.312:030.112:580.26:325:17Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:225.97:384.312:420.01:420.16:335:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:066.08:234.21:240.02:290.16:345:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:535.99:124.12:090.03:180.26:355:15Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:445.810:054.02:580.04:100.36:365:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:405.611:054.03:530.25:070.46:365:13Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:395.34:540.36:060.56:375:12Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:124.012:435.06:030.57:070.46:385:12Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:224.21:484.87:180.58:060.36:395:11Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:304.52:524.68:320.59:010.26:405:10Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:324.93:514.59:400.49:520.16:415:09Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:275.24:454.410:400.310:400.06:425:09Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:185.55:354.311:350.211:25-0.16:435:08Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:045.76:224.212:240.16:445:08New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:485.77:064.112:080.01:110.16:455:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:315.77:493.912:490.01:550.26:465:06New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:135.58:313.81:300.12:380.36:475:06New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:545.39:133.62:110.33:210.46:485:05Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:365.09:573.52:520.44:040.66:495:05Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:194.710:433.43:360.64:480.76:505:04Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:054.511:333.44:230.85:330.86:515:04Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:524.25:140.96:190.96:515:04First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:283.412:424.06:121.07:040.86:525:03First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:243.61:343.87:151.17:490.86:535:03First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:183.82:263.78:181.08:320.66:545:03First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:094.23:173.79:180.89:150.46:555:03Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:564.64:063.710:120.69:590.26:565:02Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:425.04:553.711:020.410:430.06:575:02Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:285.45:423.811:500.211:28-0.26:585:02Full Moon30Mon
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 4:22 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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