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 3h 39m 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 - Aug 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:534.111:594.05:300.35:480.76:238:12Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:384.26:070.36:380.86:238:11First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:433.81:294.36:500.37:350.86:248:10First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:343.72:264.57:390.38:390.86:258:10First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:323.63:264.78:350.29:440.76:258:09First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:353.64:275.19:350.010:470.56:268:08Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:393.85:265.410:36-0.211:460.26:278:07Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:414.16:225.711:37-0.46:288:06Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:394.47:165.912:40-0.112:35-0.66:288:05Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:354.88:086.01:31-0.41:32-0.86:298:04Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:295.18:596.02:21-0.62:28-0.86:308:03Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:235.39:495.73:09-0.73:23-0.76:318:02Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:175.410:405.43:58-0.74:19-0.56:318:01Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:125.311:315.04:47-0.65:16-0.26:327:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:095.25:37-0.46:160.16:337:58Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:254.51:085.06:30-0.17:200.46:337:57Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:234.12:114.97:260.18:270.66:347:56Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:253.83:144.78:250.39:340.86:357:55Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:303.64:164.79:260.410:370.86:367:54Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:313.65:114.710:240.511:310.86:367:53Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:263.66:004.811:180.56:377:51Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:153.86:444.812:170.712:050.46:387:50Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:573.97:224.912:580.612:480.36:387:49New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:364.17:584.91:340.51:280.36:397:48New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:134.38:334.92:080.42:060.36:407:46New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:494.49:064.82:400.32:430.36:417:45New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:244.59:394.73:120.33:210.36:417:44Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:004.610:134.53:430.33:590.46:427:43Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:374.610:494.34:150.44:390.66:437:41Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:184.611:294.14:500.45:230.76:437:40Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:034.75:290.46:120.86:447:39First Quarter31Sun
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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