Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 11:16 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:59 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:294.84:453.610:480.010:37-0.47:175:13Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:214.95:383.611:41-0.111:27-0.47:175:13Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:085.06:253.612:28-0.27:175:14Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:525.07:103.612:13-0.41:11-0.27:175:15Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:334.97:513.612:56-0.41:52-0.27:175:16Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:124.88:313.61:37-0.32:30-0.27:175:17Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:504.69:103.62:17-0.23:07-0.17:175:17Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:274.49:503.52:56-0.13:43-0.17:175:18Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:044.210:303.53:370.14:190.07:175:19Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:423.911:143.54:200.34:550.17:175:20Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:223.65:060.45:340.27:175:21Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:003.512:073.45:570.66:170.27:175:22Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:523.612:573.26:550.67:040.27:175:23Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:473.71:533.17:580.67:550.17:165:24Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:444.02:523.19:000.58:500.07:165:25Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:394.33:513.210:000.29:45-0.37:165:26Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:334.64:473.410:540.010:39-0.57:165:27Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:245.05:403.711:44-0.311:32-0.87:155:28Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:145.36:323.912:33-0.67:155:28New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:045.57:234.212:25-1.01:20-0.87:155:29New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:535.68:144.41:17-1.12:08-1.07:145:30New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:425.59:074.62:10-1.12:55-1.07:145:31Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:325.210:014.63:04-1.03:43-1.07:135:32Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:234.910:574.64:00-0.84:33-0.97:135:33Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:174.411:574.55:00-0.65:26-0.77:125:34First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:154.06:04-0.36:22-0.67:125:35First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:014.41:183.67:130.07:21-0.47:115:36First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:074.42:243.38:240.18:23-0.37:115:37First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:124.43:303.29:320.19:25-0.27:105:38Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:124.44:303.210:330.110:21-0.27:095:39Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:054.55:233.311:250.011:13-0.37:095:40Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 2:07 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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