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 : 9:11 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 3:04 pm (4.3 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 - Sep 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:224.85:480.46:320.76:457:37Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:354.11:174.96:360.47:330.86:457:36Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:323.92:195.07:310.48:400.86:467:35Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:363.93:255.28:340.39:490.66:477:33Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:443.94:315.49:400.210:530.46:487:32Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:504.25:325.710:460.011:510.26:487:31Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:524.56:295.911:49-0.36:497:29Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:494.97:226.012:440.012:47-0.46:507:28New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:435.28:136.01:34-0.21:43-0.56:507:26New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:355.49:025.82:21-0.32:37-0.56:517:25New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:255.59:505.53:07-0.33:30-0.46:527:24Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:155.510:385.13:53-0.24:22-0.16:527:22Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:065.411:264.74:38-0.15:160.26:537:21Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:575.25:240.26:110.56:547:19Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:174.212:524.96:120.57:110.86:547:18First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:123.91:504.77:050.78:141.06:557:17First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:123.72:524.68:020.99:191.16:567:15First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:153.63:534.69:041.010:181.16:567:14First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:163.64:484.610:031.011:091.06:577:12Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:083.75:364.710:570.911:530.96:587:11Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:544.06:194.811:450.76:597:10Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:354.26:574.912:310.812:280.66:597:08Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:134.57:345.01:060.61:090.47:007:07Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:504.78:095.01:390.51:480.47:017:05Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:264.98:445.02:120.42:270.37:017:04Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:035.19:204.92:440.33:070.37:027:03Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:415.29:584.73:180.33:480.37:037:01Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:225.310:404.53:540.34:330.47:037:00Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:085.311:254.34:340.35:220.57:046:58Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:585.35:190.46:170.77:056:57Third Quarter30Sun
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 6:07 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 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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