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 5h 12m 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 - Jan 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:484.410:143.73:190.04:04-0.17:175:13Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:284.211:003.84:040.14:42-0.17:175:14Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:134.011:523.94:550.25:25-0.17:175:15Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:033.85:520.36:13-0.27:175:15Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:494.11:013.66:560.37:07-0.27:175:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:514.42:043.58:060.28:06-0.47:175:17Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:554.73:093.59:150.19:07-0.57:175:18Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:575.14:143.610:20-0.210:08-0.77:175:19Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:575.45:153.811:19-0.411:08-0.97:175:20Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:535.66:124.012:14-0.77:175:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:475.77:074.212:05-1.11:06-0.87:175:21New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:385.78:014.41:00-1.11:55-0.97:175:22New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:285.58:534.41:55-1.12:43-0.97:175:23Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:175.29:454.42:48-0.93:30-0.87:165:24Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:064.710:374.33:41-0.64:17-0.67:165:25Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:544.311:314.14:36-0.35:04-0.47:165:26Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:443.85:330.05:52-0.27:165:27First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:274.012:373.46:340.36:420.07:155:28First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:253.91:343.17:390.57:340.17:155:29First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:253.92:342.98:440.58:290.27:155:30First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:223.93:332.89:440.59:220.27:145:31Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:144.04:262.910:370.410:130.17:145:32Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:014.15:133.011:220.310:590.07:135:33Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:434.35:563.212:030.17:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:234.46:363.312:400.07:125:35Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:004.57:143.512:23-0.31:15-0.27:125:36Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:364.67:523.71:02-0.31:49-0.37:115:37Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:114.68:293.81:42-0.42:22-0.47:105:38Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:474.59:084.02:21-0.42:56-0.47:105:39Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:244.39:504.13:03-0.33:32-0.47:095:40Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:044.110:354.23:48-0.34:10-0.47:085:41Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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