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 4h 54m 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 - Jan 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:004.64:143.510:170.110:08-0.27:175:13Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:534.75:083.411:120.010:56-0.27:175:13Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:404.85:563.412:010.07:175:14Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:244.96:403.412:46-0.17:175:15New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:044.97:203.412:22-0.21:26-0.17:175:16New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:434.87:593.41:02-0.22:05-0.17:175:17New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:204.78:373.31:41-0.22:42-0.17:175:18New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:574.69:163.32:19-0.13:180.07:175:18Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:344.49:553.32:580.03:540.17:175:19Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:114.210:353.33:380.24:300.17:175:20Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:493.911:193.34:210.35:070.27:175:21Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:313.75:090.45:460.27:175:22First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:073.412:173.56:020.56:280.27:175:23First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:003.51:083.37:020.57:150.17:165:24First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:563.82:053.28:070.58:070.07:165:25First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:544.13:053.29:120.39:01-0.27:165:26Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:514.54:053.310:130.19:57-0.47:165:27Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:464.95:023.411:10-0.210:52-0.77:155:28Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:405.35:573.712:03-0.57:155:28Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:325.66:513.912:54-0.77:155:29Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:245.77:444.112:41-1.11:44-0.97:145:30Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:155.78:374.31:36-1.22:33-1.07:145:31Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:065.59:314.42:30-1.13:22-1.07:135:32Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:585.210:274.43:27-1.04:12-0.97:135:33Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:504.811:254.44:25-0.75:03-0.77:125:34Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:454.35:27-0.45:55-0.67:125:35Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:274.312:443.86:34-0.16:51-0.47:115:36Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:314.31:473.47:440.17:48-0.27:115:37Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:354.32:513.18:540.28:47-0.17:105:38Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:364.33:543.09:590.29:43-0.17:095:39Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:324.34:493.010:550.110:36-0.17:095:40Waning Crescent31Thu
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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