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 42m at 9:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:373.55:144.610:260.811:340.96:457:37Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:273.75:594.811:170.66:467:36Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:133.96:415.012:160.812:030.56:467:34Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:554.27:205.112:550.612:470.36:477:33Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:364.47:595.21:320.41:300.16:487:32Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:164.78:385.32:080.22:120.06:487:30Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:574.99:175.22:440.12:560.06:497:29Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:395.19:585.13:210.03:410.06:507:27Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:245.210:434.94:010.04:290.16:507:26Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:135.311:314.64:440.05:220.36:517:25Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:065.35:300.16:190.46:527:23Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:244.41:055.36:230.27:230.66:537:22Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:244.22:105.37:230.38:330.66:537:20Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:324.13:185.38:290.39:420.66:547:19Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:424.14:255.49:380.310:460.56:557:18Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:494.35:265.510:450.211:430.36:557:16Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:494.66:215.611:460.06:567:15Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:434.97:115.612:340.112:41-0.16:577:13New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:325.17:575.51:200.01:32-0.16:577:12New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:185.28:415.32:030.02:21-0.16:587:11New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:025.39:235.12:440.03:070.06:597:09New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:455.310:044.83:230.13:510.26:597:08Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:275.210:454.54:010.34:360.47:007:06Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:095.011:274.24:390.55:220.77:017:05Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:544.85:190.76:110.97:027:04Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:113.912:424.66:020.97:041.17:027:02First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:013.71:364.56:501.18:031.27:037:01First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:583.52:354.47:461.19:031.37:046:59First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:593.53:344.48:471.110:001.27:046:58First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:593.74:294.69:481.010:491.07:056:57Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 12:37 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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