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 2h 32m 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 - Dec 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:145.76:293.912:380.06:595:02Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:015.97:184.012:15-0.41:26-0.27:005:02Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:506.08:084.01:04-0.52:14-0.27:005:02Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:405.99:004.01:55-0.53:04-0.27:015:02Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:325.79:564.12:48-0.43:55-0.27:025:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:265.410:564.13:46-0.34:48-0.27:035:02Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:225.04:48-0.15:43-0.17:045:02Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:004.212:224.65:560.16:39-0.17:045:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:064.31:234.27:080.37:35-0.17:055:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:124.52:263.98:210.48:30-0.17:065:02Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:134.83:273.79:300.39:23-0.17:075:02Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:105.04:243.610:310.310:14-0.17:075:03Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:015.15:173.511:250.211:02-0.17:085:03Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:495.26:053.512:140.17:095:03New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:335.26:493.512:580.17:095:03New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:145.17:313.412:29-0.11:390.17:105:04New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:545.08:113.41:110.02:190.17:115:04New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:334.98:503.41:510.02:570.17:115:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:114.79:303.42:310.13:340.27:125:05Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:484.510:113.43:110.34:110.37:125:05Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:264.210:543.43:540.44:470.37:135:06Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:063.911:403.44:390.65:240.47:135:06First Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:483.75:300.76:020.47:145:07First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:303.612:343.46:270.86:440.47:145:08First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:233.81:263.37:290.87:300.37:155:08First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:184.02:233.18:330.78:200.17:155:09Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:134.43:213.19:360.59:13-0.17:155:09Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:074.84:183.210:330.210:07-0.37:165:10Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:015.15:143.411:270.011:02-0.57:165:11Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:535.56:083.612:19-0.37:165:11Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:455.77:013.81:08-0.57:165:12Full Moon31Thu
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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