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 2h 53m 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 - May 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:054.06:324.312:070.36:227:55Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:454.07:104.612:370.312:420.16:217:55Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:234.07:464.91:180.21:160.06:207:56New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:014.08:245.11:590.01:50-0.16:197:57New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:404.09:025.32:40-0.12:26-0.26:187:58New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:203.99:425.43:21-0.13:04-0.26:177:59New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:023.810:265.44:05-0.13:46-0.16:167:59Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:483.711:145.34:51-0.14:31-0.16:158:00Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:393.65:410.05:220.06:148:01Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:065.112:373.66:360.16:210.26:138:02First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:055.01:423.67:350.17:280.36:138:02First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:084.82:513.88:360.18:410.36:128:03First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:134.73:584.29:360.09:540.26:118:04First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:174.64:594.610:32-0.211:030.06:108:05Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:174.55:555.011:24-0.36:098:05Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:134.56:475.412:04-0.212:13-0.56:098:06Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:054.47:365.61:01-0.312:59-0.56:088:07Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:554.38:225.71:53-0.41:44-0.56:078:08Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:424.19:085.72:43-0.42:28-0.46:078:08Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:293.99:525.53:31-0.33:11-0.36:068:09Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:153.710:365.24:18-0.23:550.06:068:10Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:023.511:214.95:040.04:390.26:058:11Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:513.45:520.25:260.56:048:11Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:084.612:423.26:400.46:170.76:048:12Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:574.31:383.27:300.57:140.86:038:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:484.02:353.38:190.68:160.96:038:13Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:423.93:313.59:070.69:190.96:038:14Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:353.74:223.79:520.510:190.86:028:15Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:263.75:084.110:340.411:130.76:028:15Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:143.75:514.411:140.26:018:16Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:593.76:334.812:020.511:53 AM0.16:018:17Waning Crescent31Fri
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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