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 1h 34m 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 - Oct 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:184.112:565.36:110.57:190.77:066:56Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:184.02:005.27:120.58:270.87:066:54Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:264.03:085.38:200.59:340.77:076:53Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:374.24:155.49:310.410:360.57:086:52Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:434.55:165.510:400.211:310.27:096:50Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:434.96:125.611:420.07:096:49Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:375.37:045.612:220.012:40-0.27:106:48New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:285.67:535.51:09-0.11:33-0.27:116:46New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:165.88:395.31:54-0.22:24-0.27:126:45New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:035.99:255.12:37-0.23:14-0.17:126:44New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:495.810:104.73:190.04:030.17:136:42Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:355.610:564.44:020.24:520.37:146:41Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:225.311:444.14:450.45:430.67:156:40Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:115.05:310.76:370.97:166:39Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:373.81:054.76:210.97:351.17:166:37First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:353.62:044.57:171.18:361.27:176:36First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:373.63:054.48:211.29:331.27:186:35First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:383.64:024.49:251.210:241.17:196:34First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:323.94:534.510:231.111:070.97:206:32Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:194.15:374.611:130.911:450.77:206:31Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:014.46:184.711:590.77:216:30Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:404.86:564.712:210.612:420.57:226:29Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:185.17:354.812:560.41:230.37:236:28Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:565.48:134.81:300.22:050.27:246:27Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:355.68:534.72:060.12:470.17:256:26Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:165.79:354.62:440.13:320.17:256:25Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:005.810:204.43:250.14:190.27:266:24Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:485.711:104.24:100.15:100.37:276:22Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:415.64:590.26:060.47:286:21Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:074.112:405.45:560.47:080.57:296:20Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:104.01:455.27:010.58:120.57:306:19Third Quarter31Wed
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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