Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 12m at 12:09 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:50 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:103.34:574.510:030.411:190.86:238:12Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:063.35:464.610:550.46:238:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:553.46:304.712:070.711:43 AM0.46:248:10Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:403.57:104.812:490.612:270.36:258:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:213.77:474.91:270.51:080.26:268:08New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:003.98:234.92:030.31:480.16:268:07New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:384.08:574.92:360.22:270.16:278:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:154.29:324.93:090.23:060.26:288:06New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:534.310:074.73:420.13:460.26:298:04Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:324.410:454.54:150.14:290.36:298:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:154.511:264.34:510.15:150.46:308:02Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:024.65:310.16:070.56:318:01First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:124.112:564.86:160.17:050.66:318:00First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:053.91:554.97:080.18:110.76:327:59First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:053.83:005.08:080.19:200.66:337:58First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:123.84:065.39:120.010:270.46:347:57Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:213.95:095.510:19-0.211:290.26:347:56Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:264.26:085.711:23-0.36:357:55Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:264.57:025.812:250.012:23-0.56:367:53Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:224.97:545.81:16-0.21:20-0.66:367:52Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:155.18:435.72:04-0.42:15-0.66:377:51Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:065.39:305.52:51-0.43:07-0.56:387:50Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:565.310:175.13:36-0.43:59-0.36:397:49Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:455.211:034.74:20-0.34:510.06:397:47Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:355.011:514.35:050.05:440.46:407:46Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:274.85:510.26:390.76:417:45Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:403.91:234.66:390.57:390.96:417:44Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:353.62:214.57:310.78:431.16:427:42Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:343.53:224.48:280.89:451.16:437:41Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:353.44:194.49:270.810:411.16:447:40Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:333.55:114.510:240.811:291.06:447:38Waning Crescent31Sat
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 2:59 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 84% 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 (84% 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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