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 : 8:24 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 2:12 am (4.0 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 - Sep 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:435.510:095.63:27-0.53:46-0.56:457:38Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:365.610:595.24:14-0.54:42-0.36:457:36Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:325.511:524.85:03-0.35:410.06:467:35Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:305.45:54-0.16:440.36:477:34First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:494.31:315.26:480.27:510.66:477:32First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:514.02:365.07:470.49:000.86:487:31First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:573.73:414.98:500.610:070.86:497:29First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:043.74:424.99:530.611:060.86:497:28Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:043.75:364.910:520.611:560.86:507:27Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:553.96:235.011:440.66:517:25Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:404.07:045.012:390.712:300.56:517:24Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:204.27:425.01:170.61:110.46:527:23Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:564.48:165.01:510.51:500.46:537:21Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:314.58:504.92:230.52:270.46:547:20Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:064.69:234.82:540.53:040.46:547:18Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:404.79:564.63:240.53:410.56:557:17Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:164.810:304.43:550.54:200.66:567:16Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:534.811:074.24:270.65:010.76:567:14Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:354.811:493.95:020.75:470.96:577:13Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:224.85:430.76:401.06:587:11Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:373.81:174.86:310.77:411.06:587:10Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:353.72:204.97:280.78:471.06:597:09Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:403.73:255.18:330.69:520.87:007:07Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:483.94:305.49:420.410:520.67:007:06Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:524.35:295.610:480.211:460.37:017:04Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:514.76:245.811:50-0.17:027:03Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:475.27:175.912:360.012:48-0.47:037:02New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:395.68:075.91:24-0.21:44-0.57:037:00New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:315.98:565.72:10-0.42:38-0.57:046:59New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:226.19:465.42:56-0.43:32-0.47:056:57Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 5:18 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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