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 : in 2h 43m at 11:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:445.210:013.93:070.54:050.67:316:18Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:225.010:403.73:430.64:440.77:326:17Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:024.911:223.64:220.75:260.97:336:16Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:454.711:093.64:040.95:100.96:345:15Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:324.54:521.05:581.06:355:15Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:013.612:244.45:481.06:480.96:365:14Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:593.71:204.36:501.07:390.86:375:13Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:594.02:174.37:560.98:290.66:385:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:564.43:134.49:000.79:180.36:395:11Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:504.94:084.510:000.410:070.06:405:11Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:425.55:004.610:560.110:55-0.36:405:10Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:335.95:524.711:50-0.211:44-0.56:415:09New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:246.36:434.712:43-0.36:425:09New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:156.57:354.712:34-0.61:35-0.46:435:08New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:076.58:284.61:25-0.72:28-0.46:445:07Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:006.39:234.52:18-0.63:22-0.36:455:07Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:556.010:224.43:14-0.44:18-0.26:465:06Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:525.611:254.34:13-0.15:150.06:475:06Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:525.15:170.26:140.26:485:05First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:314.312:554.76:270.47:140.36:495:05First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:384.31:584.47:380.68:110.36:505:04First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:424.42:584.18:470.69:040.36:515:04Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:394.63:534.09:490.69:520.36:525:04Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:294.84:433.910:430.510:350.36:535:03Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:144.95:273.811:300.411:150.26:545:03Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:545.06:083.812:130.46:545:03Full Moon26Mon
27Tue6:325.16:473.712:520.36:555:02Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:095.17:243.712:290.21:300.36:565:02Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:455.18:013.71:050.22:070.36:575:02Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:215.08:383.61:410.32:440.36:585:02Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 2:58 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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