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 6h 08m 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 - Mar 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:103.71:232.77:360.77:150.46:396:08First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:113.82:272.88:400.78:180.46:386:09First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:123.93:303.09:370.59:210.26:366:09Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:074.14:253.310:270.310:190.06:356:10Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:574.45:163.711:110.011:12-0.36:346:11Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:444.66:034.211:53-0.36:326:12Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:294.86:494.712:03-0.612:34-0.66:316:13Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:134.97:365.012:52-0.81:15-0.86:306:14Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:584.88:235.31:42-0.91:57-0.96:296:14Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:444.69:115.42:32-0.92:41-0.96:276:15Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:324.411:035.44:24-0.84:28-0.97:267:16Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:234.111:585.25:18-0.55:18-0.77:257:17Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:183.86:17-0.36:13-0.57:237:18Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:585.01:213.57:220.07:15-0.27:227:18Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:044.72:323.48:310.18:260.07:217:19Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:144.53:453.49:400.29:390.07:197:20Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:224.54:523.610:440.110:480.07:187:21Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:234.45:503.811:380.011:48-0.17:167:21Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:164.46:404.112:25-0.17:157:22Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:024.47:244.312:40-0.21:06-0.27:147:23New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:444.38:044.51:26-0.21:44-0.27:127:24New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:224.28:414.62:09-0.22:18-0.27:117:25New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:584.19:164.72:48-0.22:51-0.27:107:25New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:333.99:514.63:27-0.13:23-0.17:087:26Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:073.710:274.64:040.03:550.07:077:27Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:423.511:044.44:430.24:290.27:067:28Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:203.311:454.35:230.35:060.37:047:28Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:013.16:060.55:470.47:037:29Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:314.112:493.06:550.66:360.57:017:30First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:234.01:453.07:500.77:340.67:007:31First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:214.02:483.18:480.78:390.56:597:31First 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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