Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:55 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 59m at 6:26 pm (4.7 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 - Aug 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:264.37:595.71:27-0.21:19-0.56:238:12Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:184.58:465.62:15-0.32:12-0.56:248:11Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:074.69:315.33:00-0.33:02-0.46:248:10Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:554.610:145.03:42-0.33:51-0.26:258:09Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:414.610:574.64:24-0.24:390.16:268:08Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:284.511:394.35:040.05:280.46:278:07Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:154.45:440.26:180.76:278:06Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:223.91:044.36:250.47:130.96:288:05Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:083.61:584.27:090.58:131.16:298:04Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:593.32:554.27:590.69:161.16:298:03Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:573.23:524.38:530.710:171.16:308:02Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:563.24:464.49:490.611:101.06:318:01Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:533.35:354.610:430.511:560.86:328:00Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:443.56:204.811:330.46:327:59Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:303.87:015.012:380.612:200.26:337:58Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:134.07:405.21:160.41:050.16:347:57New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:564.38:205.21:530.21:49-0.16:357:55New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:384.68:595.22:290.02:34-0.16:357:54New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:214.99:405.13:07-0.13:20-0.16:367:53Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:065.110:234.93:46-0.24:09-0.16:377:52Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:545.211:104.74:27-0.25:000.16:377:51Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:465.25:12-0.25:560.36:387:50Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:004.412:445.26:02-0.16:580.56:397:48First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:574.11:475.26:570.08:060.66:397:47First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:013.92:545.28:000.19:170.66:407:46First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:113.94:025.29:080.110:250.56:417:44Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:203.95:055.310:170.111:250.46:427:43Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:254.26:025.411:200.06:427:42Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:224.46:545.412:180.212:18-0.16:437:41Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:134.77:415.41:060.11:11-0.16:447:39Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:004.98:245.31:490.01:59-0.16:447:38Full Moon31Fri
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 9:40 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 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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