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 : in 3h 52m at 10:47 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:42 pm (4.6 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 - Apr 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:324.59:565.43:23-0.73:25-0.66:587:32Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:184.210:425.24:11-0.54:09-0.46:577:33Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:043.911:294.95:00-0.24:52-0.16:557:33Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:513.65:490.05:380.16:547:34Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:174.612:423.36:410.36:280.46:537:35First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:094.21:393.27:360.57:240.66:517:36First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:064.02:413.18:350.78:260.76:507:36First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:063.93:423.29:320.79:310.76:497:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:043.84:383.410:230.610:310.76:477:38Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:573.85:263.711:080.511:240.56:467:39Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:433.96:094.011:480.36:457:39Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:254.06:494.412:110.312:250.16:447:40Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:054.17:274.712:540.11:010.06:427:41Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:434.28:055.01:360.01:37-0.26:417:42Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:224.28:445.22:17-0.22:13-0.36:407:42Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:024.19:255.32:58-0.22:51-0.36:397:43Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:434.110:085.43:41-0.33:32-0.36:377:44Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:284.010:545.34:27-0.24:16-0.36:367:45Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:173.911:455.25:15-0.15:05-0.26:357:45Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:123.86:090.06:010.06:347:46Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:415.01:133.87:070.07:040.16:327:47Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:434.82:213.88:080.18:140.26:317:48Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:494.73:304.19:110.09:280.16:307:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:554.64:364.410:11-0.110:380.06:297:49Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:574.55:354.811:06-0.311:42-0.16:287:50Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:554.56:285.111:57-0.46:277:51Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:484.57:185.412:39-0.312:45-0.56:267:52New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:374.48:045.51:31-0.41:30-0.56:257:52New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:244.38:495.52:20-0.42:14-0.56:247:53New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:104.19:325.43:07-0.42:56-0.36:237:54New Moon30Wed
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 2:14 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 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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