Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 45m at 10:16 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:05 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:124.05:575.611:10-0.66:048:26Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:124.06:525.812:17-0.212:06-0.76:048:26Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:094.17:445.91:13-0.31:00-0.76:058:26New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:044.28:355.82:06-0.41:53-0.76:058:26New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:564.29:235.72:56-0.52:44-0.66:068:26New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:474.210:115.43:44-0.43:34-0.46:068:26Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:374.110:575.14:31-0.34:24-0.16:078:26Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:274.011:424.75:16-0.25:150.16:078:25Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:183.96:010.06:070.46:088:25Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:284.31:103.96:450.27:020.76:088:25First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:153.92:033.97:300.38:000.86:098:25First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:043.62:573.98:150.49:020.96:098:24First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:563.43:504.19:020.410:020.96:108:24First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:503.34:414.29:490.410:580.86:118:23Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:433.35:284.510:370.311:480.76:118:23Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:333.36:134.711:230.26:128:23Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:213.46:554.912:340.512:080.16:138:22Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:053.67:365.11:160.312:520.06:138:22Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:493.78:165.31:560.21:35-0.16:148:21Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:323.98:575.32:360.02:19-0.26:158:20Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:164.19:395.33:16-0.13:04-0.26:158:20Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:014.210:225.23:56-0.23:51-0.26:168:19Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:494.411:075.14:38-0.34:41-0.16:178:19Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:404.511:564.85:22-0.35:360.06:178:18Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:364.66:09-0.36:350.26:188:17Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:494.51:354.77:00-0.37:400.36:198:17Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:474.22:384.97:55-0.28:500.46:198:16Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:504.03:435.18:54-0.210:000.36:208:15Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:553.94:465.39:55-0.211:060.26:218:14Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:003.95:455.410:56-0.36:228:13Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:014.06:405.612:060.111:54 AM-0.46:228:13Waning Crescent31Sun
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 1:10 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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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