Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:24 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 38m at 2:12 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Oct 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:136.110:365.03:43-0.34:27-0.27:056:56Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:065.911:294.64:31-0.15:230.17:066:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:015.65:210.26:230.57:076:53Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:254.21:005.36:150.57:270.77:086:52First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:273.92:045.07:160.78:340.97:086:51First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:353.73:094.88:220.99:381.07:096:49First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:413.74:114.79:291.010:341.07:106:48First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:403.95:054.710:300.911:220.97:116:47Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:304.15:524.711:220.87:116:45Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:134.36:324.812:030.812:080.77:126:44Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:514.57:094.812:380.712:490.67:136:43Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:274.87:444.81:110.61:280.57:146:41Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:015.08:184.71:420.52:060.57:156:40Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:355.18:514.62:130.42:430.47:156:39Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:105.29:264.42:440.43:200.57:166:38Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:465.210:024.33:160.54:000.57:176:36Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:245.210:414.13:510.54:420.67:186:35Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:075.211:263.94:290.65:280.77:196:34Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:565.15:130.76:210.87:196:33Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:173.812:525.16:050.77:210.97:206:32Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:183.81:555.17:070.78:250.87:216:30Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:263.93:025.18:170.79:270.77:226:29Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:344.24:075.29:290.510:260.47:236:28Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:384.65:075.310:370.311:190.17:246:27Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:375.16:035.411:400.07:246:26Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:315.66:555.412:08-0.112:38-0.27:256:25New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:226.07:455.312:55-0.31:33-0.47:266:24New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:126.28:355.11:42-0.42:26-0.47:276:23New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:016.39:234.92:28-0.43:18-0.37:286:22New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:506.110:134.63:14-0.34:10-0.17:296:21Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:405.911:044.24:010.05:030.27:306:20Waxing 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 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 48% 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 (48% 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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