Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:16 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 4:01 pm (4.4 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 - Nov 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:155.29:324.12:430.43:310.57:316:18New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:505.110:084.03:170.54:090.67:326:17Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:275.010:473.83:520.64:480.77:336:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:074.911:293.74:300.75:300.87:346:15Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:514.75:130.86:160.97:356:15Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:173.611:41 AM4.65:020.96:070.96:365:14First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:123.712:364.65:590.97:010.86:375:13First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:123.81:364.67:030.97:560.66:385:12First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:144.12:364.68:100.78:500.46:395:11Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:134.63:344.79:160.49:410.16:405:11Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:095.14:304.810:160.110:32-0.26:405:10Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:025.65:234.911:14-0.211:21-0.56:415:09Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:546.06:165.012:09-0.46:425:09Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:466.37:075.012:10-0.61:03-0.56:435:08Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:376.58:004.91:00-0.71:56-0.66:445:07Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:306.48:534.71:51-0.72:50-0.56:455:07Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:236.29:494.52:44-0.53:45-0.36:465:06Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:185.810:484.33:39-0.34:42-0.16:475:06Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:165.411:514.24:380.05:410.16:485:05Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:175.05:420.36:410.36:495:05Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:584.11:204.66:510.57:410.46:505:04Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:044.12:224.38:010.78:370.46:515:04Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:044.23:194.19:060.79:270.46:525:04Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:584.44:114.010:030.610:120.46:535:03Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:444.64:574.010:530.510:520.36:545:03Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:254.75:383.911:380.411:290.26:545:03Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:034.96:173.912:180.46:555:02New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:405.06:543.912:040.212:570.36:565:02New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:155.17:303.812:390.21:340.26:575:02New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:515.18:073.81:140.22:110.26:585:02New Moon30Wed
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 7:08 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 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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