Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:37 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 7:08 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:184.35:393.511:340.111:32-0.16:406:07Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:034.36:213.712:130.06:396:08Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:424.36:593.912:16-0.212:48-0.16:376:09New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:184.37:344.112:56-0.21:20-0.26:366:10New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:514.28:084.21:34-0.21:51-0.26:356:10New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:244.08:424.32:11-0.22:20-0.26:336:11New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:563.89:164.32:47-0.12:50-0.16:326:12Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:293.69:514.33:240.03:210.06:316:13Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:033.410:304.24:030.23:540.16:306:14Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:413.211:144.14:450.44:320.26:286:15Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:263.05:330.55:170.36:276:15First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:054.112:192.96:290.66:120.36:266:16First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:054.12:232.98:320.68:160.37:247:17First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:104.23:323.19:370.59:260.17:237:18First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:144.44:383.510:370.210:34-0.17:227:19Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:144.65:384.011:30-0.111:37-0.47:207:19Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:094.86:334.512:19-0.47:197:20Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:015.07:255.112:36-0.71:06-0.77:177:21Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:515.08:165.51:32-0.91:52-0.97:167:22Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:404.99:065.72:26-1.02:38-1.17:157:22Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:294.79:575.83:19-1.03:24-1.07:137:23Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:194.410:495.64:13-0.84:12-0.97:127:24Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:114.111:445.45:08-0.65:02-0.67:117:25Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:063.76:06-0.35:57-0.37:097:25Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:425.01:073.57:080.06:580.07:087:26Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:464.62:163.38:140.38:060.37:077:27Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:534.33:273.39:210.49:170.47:057:28Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:594.24:323.410:220.410:250.47:047:29Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:584.15:273.611:140.411:230.37:027:29Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:494.16:143.911:580.37:017:30Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:334.06:554.112:130.212:360.27:007:31Waning Crescent31Thu
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 10:22 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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