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 3h 41m 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 - Nov 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:125.411:444.14:330.35:360.46:315:19Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:115.05:330.66:370.66:315:18Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:484.01:134.76:380.87:360.76:325:17Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:534.02:144.47:460.98:320.86:335:16Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:534.13:104.38:490.99:220.76:345:15Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:454.24:014.29:460.910:050.76:355:14Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:314.54:454.210:360.810:440.66:365:13Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:124.75:254.211:190.611:200.56:375:13Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:494.96:034.212:000.56:385:12New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:265.16:404.212:380.46:395:11New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:015.27:164.212:280.31:160.46:405:10New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:375.37:534.11:030.31:540.36:415:10New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:135.38:304.01:380.32:320.36:425:09New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:525.39:103.92:150.33:120.46:435:08Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:335.29:543.92:550.43:550.46:445:08Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:185.110:443.93:400.44:410.56:445:07Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:084.911:403.94:310.55:320.56:455:07First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:044.85:290.56:270.46:465:06First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:424.11:054.76:360.67:240.36:475:06First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:474.32:084.67:460.58:220.16:485:05First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:514.73:114.68:560.39:18-0.16:495:05Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:515.24:114.610:010.110:12-0.36:505:04Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:485.65:074.711:01-0.211:04-0.56:515:04Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:415.96:014.711:58-0.411:55-0.66:525:04Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:336.16:534.612:51-0.56:535:03Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:236.27:444.612:44-0.71:43-0.56:545:03Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:136.18:354.41:34-0.62:33-0.46:555:03Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:025.89:264.22:24-0.43:23-0.26:565:02Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:515.410:194.03:14-0.24:140.06:565:02Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:425.011:143.94:060.15:050.26:575:02Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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