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 1h 48m 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 - Dec 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:265.08:443.71:490.22:480.36:595:02Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:034.99:233.62:260.33:260.37:005:02Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:424.810:053.63:050.44:050.37:015:02Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:244.710:523.63:480.44:480.47:015:02Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:114.511:453.74:370.55:340.47:025:02First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:034.45:330.56:240.37:035:02First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:433.81:004.36:370.57:170.27:045:02First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:444.22:004.27:450.48:120.07:055:02First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:464.63:024.28:530.29:07-0.37:055:02Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:455.04:024.29:580.010:02-0.57:065:02Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:425.55:004.310:59-0.310:56-0.77:075:02Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:375.85:564.411:55-0.511:49-0.97:085:03Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:306.16:504.412:50-0.77:085:03Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:226.27:444.412:41-1.01:42-0.77:095:03Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:146.18:374.41:34-0.92:34-0.77:105:04Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:055.89:314.32:27-0.83:26-0.67:105:04Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:575.410:274.13:21-0.54:18-0.47:115:04Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:505.011:254.04:17-0.25:11-0.27:115:05Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:454.55:160.16:040.07:125:05Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:253.912:414.16:190.46:580.17:125:06Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:263.91:383.77:250.57:510.27:135:06Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:263.92:363.58:310.68:410.37:135:07Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:214.03:303.49:310.69:280.27:145:07Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:104.24:203.310:250.510:120.27:145:08Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:554.35:063.311:120.410:540.17:155:08Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:354.55:483.411:540.211:330.07:155:09Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:144.76:273.412:340.17:155:10New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:524.87:063.512:12-0.11:110.07:165:10New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:284.87:443.512:50-0.11:48-0.17:165:11New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:054.88:223.51:28-0.22:25-0.17:165:12New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:424.89:023.52:07-0.23:01-0.17:165:12Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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