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 1h 39m at 8:24 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:074.16:303.712:200.36:587:32Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:484.27:084.012:240.312:550.26:577:32Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:254.27:444.21:060.11:280.16:567:33New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:014.38:194.41:450.01:590.06:547:34New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:354.28:534.62:23-0.12:30-0.16:537:35New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:094.19:284.83:00-0.13:02-0.16:527:35New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:454.010:054.93:39-0.13:35-0.16:507:36Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:223.810:454.94:190.04:110.06:497:37Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:043.611:294.95:030.04:510.06:487:38Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:503.55:520.25:370.16:467:38Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:204.812:453.46:470.36:320.26:457:39First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:194.71:483.37:490.37:360.26:447:40First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:244.72:593.58:550.38:490.26:437:41First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:334.74:093.89:590.110:020.06:417:41Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:394.85:134.210:58-0.111:11-0.26:407:42Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:394.96:104.711:51-0.36:397:43Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:355.07:035.212:13-0.412:40-0.66:387:44Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:274.97:535.51:10-0.61:27-0.76:367:45Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:164.88:425.72:04-0.72:12-0.76:357:45Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:044.69:295.72:56-0.72:56-0.66:347:46Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:514.310:155.63:46-0.63:40-0.56:337:47Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:394.011:035.34:36-0.44:24-0.26:327:48Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:283.711:514.95:27-0.15:100.16:307:48Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:203.46:200.25:590.46:297:49Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:434.61:163.27:150.46:540.66:287:50Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:394.32:183.18:130.67:560.86:277:51Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:384.13:213.29:110.79:030.96:267:52Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:383.94:193.410:040.610:070.86:257:52Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:333.95:093.610:500.611:030.76:247:53Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:213.95:523.911:300.411:520.56:237:54Waning Crescent30Tue
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 11:44 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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