Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 08m at 9:11 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:244.09:445.23:22-0.23:09-0.16:217:55Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:053.810:235.04:04-0.13:460.16:207:56Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:463.611:034.84:470.14:250.36:207:56Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:283.411:464.65:300.35:050.56:197:57Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:143.26:160.55:500.76:187:58Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:314.31:053.17:040.66:410.86:177:59Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:224.12:023.17:550.77:390.96:167:59Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:164.03:003.38:470.78:430.96:158:00Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:123.93:563.59:370.69:460.86:148:01Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:073.94:473.910:230.410:440.66:138:02Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:584.05:344.311:060.211:380.36:128:03Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:474.16:194.711:480.06:128:03Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:344.27:035.212:280.112:29-0.26:118:04Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:204.27:485.51:17-0.21:12-0.46:108:05New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:064.38:345.82:05-0.41:56-0.66:098:06New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:544.29:225.92:54-0.52:42-0.66:098:06New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:444.210:115.93:44-0.53:30-0.66:088:07Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:364.111:045.84:36-0.54:22-0.56:078:08Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:324.05:30-0.45:18-0.36:078:09Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:005.512:343.96:28-0.26:200.06:068:09First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:005.21:403.97:28-0.17:290.26:058:10First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:034.82:494.08:28-0.18:410.36:058:11First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:074.63:554.39:28-0.19:530.36:048:11First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:104.34:554.510:23-0.110:590.26:048:12Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:094.25:494.811:13-0.211:580.26:038:13Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:024.16:375.012:00-0.26:038:13Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:514.07:215.112:500.112:42-0.26:028:14Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:363.98:025.21:380.01:23-0.26:028:15Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:183.88:415.22:220.02:01-0.16:028:15Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:593.69:195.13:040.02:390.06:018:16Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:393.59:575.03:440.13:160.16:018:17Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 12:10 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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