Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 12m at 12:55 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:36 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Dec 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:174.45:490.56:370.46:585:02First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:593.91:144.06:550.77:290.56:595:02First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:594.02:103.78:010.88:180.57:005:02First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:554.13:043.59:040.89:040.57:015:02Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:454.33:543.410:000.89:470.47:025:02Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:304.54:413.410:490.610:270.47:025:02Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:124.75:233.411:330.511:070.37:035:02Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:514.86:043.512:140.47:045:02Full Moon8Thu
9Fri6:305.06:433.512:530.37:055:02Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:075.07:223.512:240.11:310.27:065:02Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:455.18:013.61:030.02:080.17:065:02Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:235.18:413.61:430.02:460.17:075:02Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:035.09:243.62:240.03:250.17:085:03Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:444.910:103.73:080.14:050.17:085:03Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:294.711:013.83:570.14:480.07:095:03Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:184.511:564.04:510.25:350.07:105:04Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:114.25:530.36:25-0.17:105:04Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:574.31:104.07:010.37:19-0.27:115:04Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:004.62:133.88:120.38:15-0.37:115:05Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:034.93:173.79:220.19:14-0.47:125:05Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:035.34:193.710:26-0.110:11-0.67:135:06Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:015.65:183.811:25-0.311:08-0.77:135:06Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:565.86:143.912:20-0.47:135:07New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:485.87:074.012:03-0.81:11-0.57:145:07New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:395.77:594.012:56-0.82:00-0.57:145:08New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:275.58:494.01:48-0.72:47-0.57:155:08Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:155.29:394.02:38-0.53:33-0.47:155:09Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:014.810:293.93:29-0.34:18-0.27:155:10Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:474.411:203.84:210.05:02-0.17:165:10Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:333.95:140.35:460.17:165:11First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:133.712:213.56:120.56:300.27:165:12First Quarter31Sat
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 3:45 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 90% 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 (90% 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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