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 : 9:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 3:09 am (3.6 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 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:055.45:234.411:20-0.111:17-0.56:595:02Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:555.86:144.512:13-0.47:005:02Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:466.17:064.512:06-0.71:05-0.67:005:02Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:376.37:584.512:56-0.81:57-0.67:015:02Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:286.28:524.51:48-0.82:50-0.67:025:02Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:226.09:484.32:42-0.73:44-0.57:035:02Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:175.710:484.23:38-0.54:40-0.47:045:02Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:155.311:514.24:39-0.25:38-0.27:045:02Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:164.85:440.06:37-0.17:055:02Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:584.11:194.56:550.37:360.07:065:02Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:054.22:224.18:060.48:330.07:075:02Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:074.33:213.99:130.49:260.07:075:03Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:024.54:163.810:130.410:130.07:085:03Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:514.75:053.711:060.310:560.07:095:03Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:354.85:493.611:520.211:360.07:095:03Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:154.96:303.612:340.17:105:04New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:534.97:083.612:140.01:130.17:115:04New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:294.97:463.512:510.01:500.17:115:05New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:054.98:233.51:270.02:270.17:125:05New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:414.89:003.42:040.13:030.17:125:05Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:184.69:393.42:410.23:400.27:135:06Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:554.510:203.43:200.34:180.27:135:06Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:354.311:053.44:030.44:570.37:145:07Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:184.111:543.54:500.55:390.37:145:08First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:073.95:440.56:240.27:155:08First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:493.71:003.86:450.57:140.17:155:09First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:474.01:593.77:510.48:07-0.17:155:09First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:464.32:593.78:570.29:01-0.37:165:10Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:444.83:593.810:000.09:56-0.67:165:11Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:415.24:573.911:00-0.310:51-0.87:165:11Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:355.65:544.111:56-0.611:46-1.07:165:12Full Moon31Sun
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 6:11 am — 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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