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 2h 35m 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 - Nov 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:204.12:525.18:130.59:160.47:316:19Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:304.33:585.19:260.510:150.37:326:18Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:354.74:595.110:350.311:090.17:336:17Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:325.04:545.010:370.210:580.06:345:16Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:245.45:455.011:320.011:43-0.16:345:15Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:125.66:324.812:24-0.16:355:14New Moon6Tue
7Wed6:585.87:174.712:26-0.21:12-0.16:365:13New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:415.88:014.51:08-0.11:580.06:375:12New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:245.78:444.21:490.02:430.16:385:12Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:065.59:284.02:290.23:280.36:395:11Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:495.210:133.83:100.44:140.56:405:10Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:344.911:013.63:530.65:020.76:415:10Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:224.611:543.44:400.85:530.96:425:09First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:144.45:331.06:460.96:435:08First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:523.41:104.26:331.17:390.96:445:08First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:513.52:064.17:371.18:280.96:455:07First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:473.72:594.18:391.09:120.76:465:06Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:364.13:484.19:350.89:540.56:475:06Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:214.44:334.210:250.610:330.36:485:05Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:034.85:174.311:120.411:120.16:485:05Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:455.26:004.311:580.111:52-0.16:495:05Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:275.56:444.412:430.06:505:04Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:105.87:284.312:33-0.31:29-0.26:515:04Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:565.98:154.31:17-0.42:16-0.26:525:03Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:435.99:054.22:03-0.43:06-0.26:535:03Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:345.89:584.12:52-0.33:58-0.16:545:03Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:285.610:574.13:46-0.24:530.06:555:03Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:265.34:460.05:520.06:565:02Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:014.112:285.05:520.26:530.16:575:02Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:104.11:334.77:040.37:530.06:585:02Third Quarter30Fri
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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