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 5h 51m 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 - Oct 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:513.95:184.710:430.911:320.87:066:55Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:384.26:024.911:330.67:076:54Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:224.66:455.112:110.612:200.47:076:53Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:045.07:265.212:500.31:060.27:086:51Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:475.48:085.31:280.11:510.07:096:50Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:305.68:515.22:070.02:38-0.17:106:49Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:155.89:365.12:48-0.13:26-0.17:106:47Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:025.910:234.93:31-0.14:160.07:116:46Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:535.911:154.64:18-0.15:100.27:126:45Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:485.85:090.16:090.37:136:43Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:124.412:495.66:060.27:140.57:136:42Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:174.21:555.47:100.48:210.67:146:41Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:274.23:045.38:210.59:280.67:156:40Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:384.34:105.29:330.510:290.57:166:38Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:434.55:105.210:400.411:230.37:176:37Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:404.86:045.211:400.37:176:36Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:305.16:525.112:110.212:330.27:186:35Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:165.37:365.012:540.21:210.17:196:33New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:585.48:174.91:340.12:060.27:206:32New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:385.58:564.72:110.22:490.27:216:31New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:165.49:354.42:470.33:300.37:216:30New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:545.310:134.23:230.44:110.57:226:29Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:335.110:534.03:590.64:530.77:236:28Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:144.911:363.84:370.85:370.97:246:26Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:594.75:190.96:251.07:256:25Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:233.612:484.56:061.17:181.17:266:24First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:173.51:434.47:001.28:131.17:276:23First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:173.62:414.48:021.29:071.17:276:22First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:163.73:374.49:051.19:570.97:286:21First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:114.04:304.510:050.910:420.77:296:20Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:014.45:204.711:010.611:250.47:306:19Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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