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 13m at 10:01 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:54 pm (4.5 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 - Aug 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:494.69:165.82:44-0.42:43-0.66:228:12Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:404.910:055.63:30-0.63:36-0.66:238:12Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:335.010:545.44:17-0.64:31-0.56:248:11Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:285.111:475.05:05-0.65:29-0.26:258:10Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:265.15:56-0.56:310.06:258:09Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:424.61:285.06:50-0.37:370.36:268:08Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:424.22:325.07:47-0.28:470.46:278:07Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:464.03:385.08:480.09:570.56:278:06Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:523.84:405.09:500.011:010.56:288:05Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:563.85:375.110:500.111:570.46:298:04Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:533.86:285.111:450.16:308:03Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:453.97:145.212:460.312:350.16:308:02New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:304.07:565.11:300.21:200.06:318:01New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:124.18:345.12:100.22:030.16:328:00New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:514.29:115.02:470.22:430.16:337:59New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:294.39:464.83:210.23:210.26:337:57Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:064.310:214.63:550.34:000.46:347:56Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:444.310:564.34:280.34:400.56:357:55Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:234.311:324.15:010.45:220.76:357:54Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:054.35:360.56:070.96:367:53Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:123.912:514.36:160.66:581.06:377:52First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:583.71:434.37:000.67:561.16:387:50First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:503.52:414.47:510.68:581.06:387:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:493.53:404.78:480.510:000.96:397:48First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:523.74:384.99:490.410:580.76:407:47Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:523.95:335.310:480.111:510.46:407:45Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:494.36:265.611:46-0.16:417:44Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:444.77:165.812:400.112:41-0.46:427:43Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:365.18:065.91:28-0.21:35-0.66:427:42Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:285.48:555.92:14-0.42:29-0.66:437:40Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:195.69:445.73:01-0.63:23-0.66:447:39Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:27 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 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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