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 24m at 1:37 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:304.15:560.46:320.96:238:12Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:313.61:184.26:350.47:271.06:238:11Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:183.42:124.37:200.48:291.06:248:10Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:133.33:124.58:130.49:350.96:258:10Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:153.24:134.89:120.310:390.86:258:09Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:193.45:125.110:140.111:370.56:268:08Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:223.66:085.511:15-0.26:278:07Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:214.07:005.712:300.212:14-0.46:288:06New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:164.47:515.91:19-0.11:11-0.66:288:05New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:104.88:405.92:06-0.32:07-0.76:298:04New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:035.19:295.72:52-0.53:02-0.76:308:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:555.310:185.43:37-0.63:58-0.66:318:02Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:495.411:085.04:24-0.64:55-0.36:318:01Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:455.45:12-0.55:540.06:327:59Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:004.512:435.36:02-0.36:580.36:337:58First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:564.11:465.16:560.08:060.66:337:57First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:583.72:514.97:560.29:160.86:347:56First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:053.53:574.98:590.410:230.86:357:55Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:133.44:584.810:030.411:220.86:367:54Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:133.55:514.911:020.46:367:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:063.66:374.912:120.711:55 AM0.46:377:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:513.87:184.912:550.612:410.36:387:50Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:324.07:554.91:320.51:220.36:387:49Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:094.28:294.92:050.42:010.36:397:48Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:454.39:024.82:370.42:390.36:407:46Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:194.59:344.63:070.43:160.46:417:45Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:544.510:064.43:360.43:540.56:417:44Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:304.610:404.24:060.44:330.66:427:43Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:084.611:163.94:380.55:150.86:437:41Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:504.611:573.75:130.56:010.96:437:40Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:384.65:530.66:551.06:447:39Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:28 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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