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 4h 18m 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 - Sep 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:174.78:405.22:090.12:130.06:457:37New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:584.79:185.02:470.12:560.16:467:35New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:384.89:564.83:230.23:370.36:467:34Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:174.710:334.53:580.34:180.46:477:33Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:564.611:104.34:330.45:000.66:487:31Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:374.511:494.05:090.65:440.86:497:30Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:224.45:470.76:331.06:497:28First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:333.71:114.46:300.97:271.26:507:27First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:233.62:064.47:190.98:271.26:517:26First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:193.53:054.48:140.99:281.26:517:24First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:203.64:034.69:140.910:241.06:527:23Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:193.74:564.810:120.711:140.86:537:22Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:144.15:465.111:080.46:537:20Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:044.46:345.412:000.512:010.26:547:19Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:524.87:205.612:440.212:51-0.16:557:17Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:405.28:055.61:270.01:42-0.36:557:16Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:275.68:525.62:10-0.22:32-0.46:567:15Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:165.89:395.52:54-0.43:23-0.46:577:13Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:075.910:295.23:40-0.44:17-0.26:587:12Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:005.911:214.94:28-0.35:130.06:587:10Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:575.85:20-0.16:140.26:597:09Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:194.612:585.56:160.17:190.57:007:08Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:234.32:055.47:190.38:280.67:007:06Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:324.23:135.28:280.49:360.67:017:05Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:424.24:195.29:380.510:380.67:027:03Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:464.35:175.110:420.511:320.57:027:02Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:424.56:095.111:400.47:037:01Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:314.76:545.112:190.412:300.37:046:59Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:154.97:355.01:000.41:150.37:056:58New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:545.08:144.91:380.31:570.37:056:56New Moon30Fri
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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