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 : 12:56 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 50m at 7:20 am (3.1 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 - Apr 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:004.210:275.53:57-0.63:49-0.66:587:32Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:483.911:165.24:48-0.44:35-0.36:577:33Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:373.65:400.05:230.06:557:33Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:074.812:313.36:350.36:150.36:547:34Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:034.41:303.17:330.57:130.56:537:35Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:034.12:363.08:350.78:190.76:517:36Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:053.93:403.19:340.79:280.76:507:36Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:053.84:383.310:260.710:300.76:497:37Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:583.85:263.611:100.511:240.56:477:38Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:433.96:093.911:490.46:467:39Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:243.96:474.312:110.412:230.26:457:39Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:023.97:244.612:540.212:560.16:447:40New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:393.98:004.81:340.11:290.06:427:41New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:153.98:365.02:130.02:02-0.16:417:42New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:513.89:135.12:52-0.12:37-0.16:407:42New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:293.79:535.23:32-0.13:13-0.16:397:43Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:103.610:365.24:150.03:54-0.16:377:44Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:543.511:235.15:000.14:380.06:367:45Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:453.45:500.25:300.16:357:45Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:175.012:433.46:450.26:300.26:347:46First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:164.81:493.57:450.37:380.26:337:47First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:204.72:583.88:460.28:530.26:317:48First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:264.64:064.29:450.010:060.16:307:49Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:294.55:074.710:40-0.211:14-0.16:297:49Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:284.56:035.111:31-0.46:287:50Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:234.46:555.512:15-0.312:20-0.56:277:51Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:154.37:445.71:11-0.41:07-0.66:267:52Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:044.28:325.82:03-0.51:52-0.66:257:52Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:524.19:185.72:53-0.42:37-0.56:247:53Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:393.910:045.53:41-0.33:22-0.36:237:54Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 10:08 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 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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