Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:47 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 19m at 4:59 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 - Jul 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:063.611:174.45:010.24:480.46:038:27Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:483.611:554.25:360.35:320.66:048:26Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:333.76:130.36:200.76:048:26First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:363.91:203.86:520.37:130.86:058:26First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:213.72:124.07:340.38:120.86:058:26First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:123.63:064.28:210.29:140.86:068:26First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:073.54:024.59:120.110:170.66:068:26Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:063.54:574.910:06-0.111:160.46:078:26Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:053.65:515.311:01-0.36:078:25Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:033.86:445.612:120.111:56 AM-0.56:088:25Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:594.07:365.91:05-0.212:51-0.76:098:25Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:544.38:276.01:56-0.41:46-0.86:098:24Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:484.59:186.02:46-0.62:40-0.96:108:24Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:424.710:095.83:35-0.73:36-0.86:108:24Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:384.811:015.54:25-0.74:33-0.66:118:23Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:354.811:545.15:15-0.75:32-0.36:128:23Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:344.86:07-0.66:350.06:128:22Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:494.61:364.87:00-0.47:410.26:138:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:474.22:394.87:56-0.28:500.46:148:21Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:493.83:424.88:53-0.19:580.56:148:21Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:523.64:414.89:510.011:010.56:158:20Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:533.55:364.810:460.111:560.56:168:20Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:483.56:244.911:370.16:168:19Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:373.57:084.912:450.412:240.16:178:18Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:223.67:485.01:280.31:070.16:188:18New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:023.78:265.02:070.31:480.16:188:17New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:413.89:014.92:430.22:270.16:198:16New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:193.99:364.83:170.23:050.26:208:15New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:563.910:104.63:500.23:430.36:208:15Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:334.010:444.44:230.24:220.46:218:14Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:124.011:204.24:560.35:030.56:228:13Waxing 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 7:53 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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