Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 07m at 3:09 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:005.68:224.41:24-1.22:15-1.07:085:41Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:505.49:144.42:18-1.13:03-1.07:075:42Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:395.010:064.43:11-0.93:50-0.87:065:43Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:284.611:004.34:06-0.64:37-0.67:065:44Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:184.111:554.15:02-0.35:25-0.47:055:45Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:113.66:010.06:15-0.27:045:46Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:524.01:073.27:050.37:070.17:035:47Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:523.92:083.08:110.48:030.27:025:48Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:523.93:092.89:160.58:590.27:015:49Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:493.94:062.810:130.49:530.27:005:50Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:404.04:562.911:030.310:420.16:595:51Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:254.25:413.111:460.211:260.06:585:52Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:064.36:213.312:240.06:575:53Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:444.46:593.512:08-0.21:00-0.16:565:54New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:204.57:353.612:47-0.31:33-0.26:555:55New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:564.58:123.81:25-0.32:06-0.36:545:56New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:304.58:483.92:04-0.42:39-0.36:535:57New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:064.49:274.02:43-0.33:12-0.36:525:58Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:434.210:084.13:24-0.33:48-0.36:515:59Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:244.010:544.24:10-0.24:27-0.36:506:00Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:103.711:464.35:01-0.15:11-0.36:496:00First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:033.55:580.16:02-0.26:486:01First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:454.41:033.37:040.17:01-0.26:476:02First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:514.52:123.38:150.18:07-0.36:456:03First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:594.73:223.49:250.09:16-0.46:446:04Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:054.94:283.610:28-0.210:22-0.66:436:05Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:065.15:284.011:25-0.511:23-0.86:426:06Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:025.36:244.312:17-0.76:416:07Full Moon28Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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