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 4h 07m 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 - Feb 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:284.311:004.24:07-0.44:37-0.57:085:42Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:174.111:554.35:01-0.25:24-0.57:075:43First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:113.86:02-0.16:17-0.47:065:44First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:564.41:133.57:100.07:16-0.47:055:45First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:024.52:203.48:210.08:19-0.47:055:46First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:094.73:293.49:32-0.19:24-0.57:045:47Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:134.94:343.510:36-0.310:27-0.77:035:48Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:125.15:333.711:33-0.511:26-0.87:025:49Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:065.26:274.012:24-0.67:015:50Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:565.27:174.112:20-0.91:12-0.77:005:50Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:435.18:044.21:11-0.91:56-0.76:595:51Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:284.98:504.22:00-0.82:38-0.76:585:52Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:114.69:344.22:46-0.63:19-0.56:575:53Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:534.310:184.13:32-0.43:58-0.46:565:54Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:343.911:023.94:19-0.24:37-0.26:555:55Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:173.511:503.85:070.15:170.06:545:56Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:023.25:590.46:010.26:535:57Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:413.712:532.96:570.56:490.36:525:58Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:373.71:512.88:000.67:440.46:515:59Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:373.72:532.89:030.68:420.46:506:00Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:343.83:512.99:590.59:390.26:496:01Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:264.04:423.110:480.310:310.16:476:02Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:134.35:293.311:310.111:18-0.26:466:02Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:564.56:123.612:10-0.16:456:03Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:374.76:544.012:04-0.412:48-0.36:446:04New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:174.87:354.212:48-0.61:26-0.56:436:05New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:584.88:184.51:32-0.72:04-0.66:426:06New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:404.89:024.72:18-0.72:44-0.76:406:07Waxing Crescent28Tue
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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