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 5h 58m 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 - Oct 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:344.35:564.711:320.77:066:55Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:164.66:364.812:020.712:170.57:076:54Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:564.97:154.912:380.51:000.47:076:53New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:355.37:544.91:130.31:420.27:086:51New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:165.58:344.91:500.12:250.17:096:50New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:575.79:164.82:280.03:100.17:106:49New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:425.810:004.73:090.03:560.27:106:47Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:295.810:484.53:530.04:460.37:116:46Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:215.711:424.34:410.15:410.47:126:45Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:185.55:350.36:410.57:136:43First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:434.21:215.46:370.47:450.67:136:42First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:504.22:285.27:460.58:510.67:146:41First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:014.33:355.18:590.59:530.57:156:40First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:094.64:385.110:100.410:490.37:166:38Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:104.95:355.111:130.311:400.27:166:37Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:045.36:265.112:110.17:176:36Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:535.57:145.012:270.01:030.17:186:35Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:395.77:594.91:100.01:510.07:196:33Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:225.88:424.71:520.02:360.17:206:32Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:045.79:234.52:320.13:200.27:216:31Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:465.510:054.33:110.34:040.47:216:30Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:275.310:474.03:510.44:470.67:226:29Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:105.011:313.84:310.65:330.87:236:28Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:564.85:150.86:211.07:246:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:193.712:454.56:041.07:121.17:256:25Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:143.61:394.46:591.28:061.17:266:24Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:133.62:364.38:011.28:581.17:276:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:113.83:314.29:041.29:461.07:276:22Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:054.14:224.310:031.010:300.87:286:21Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:544.45:104.410:570.811:110.57:296:20Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:394.85:554.511:460.611:520.37:306:19Waning Crescent31Thu
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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