Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 6m at 8:02 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:483.85:210.56:080.47:165:13First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:273.312:353.56:170.76:510.47:175:13First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:213.41:263.37:190.77:360.47:175:14First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:153.62:193.18:220.78:220.37:175:15First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:073.83:133.09:220.69:080.27:175:16Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:564.14:053.110:170.49:540.07:175:16Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:434.44:553.111:070.210:41-0.27:175:17Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:294.85:423.311:530.011:27-0.47:175:18Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:145.16:293.412:38-0.27:175:19Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:595.37:153.612:14-0.61:23-0.47:175:20Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:455.48:033.71:02-0.72:07-0.57:175:21Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:325.48:523.91:51-0.82:52-0.67:175:22Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:205.39:444.02:42-0.83:39-0.67:175:23Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:095.110:384.13:35-0.74:26-0.67:175:24Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:014.711:374.24:33-0.55:16-0.67:165:24Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:564.35:36-0.36:09-0.57:165:25Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:394.312:553.96:44-0.17:04-0.47:165:26Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:444.41:593.67:560.08:02-0.47:155:27Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:494.53:043.39:080.19:01-0.47:155:28Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:514.74:083.310:140.09:58-0.47:155:29Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:484.85:063.311:13-0.110:53-0.47:145:30Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:404.95:593.312:05-0.27:145:31Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:284.96:463.412:51-0.37:145:32New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:134.97:303.412:31-0.51:34-0.37:135:33New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:544.88:113.51:15-0.42:13-0.37:135:34New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:334.78:513.51:57-0.42:51-0.27:125:35New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:114.59:303.52:38-0.33:26-0.27:115:36Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:484.210:103.53:19-0.14:01-0.17:115:37Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:253.910:503.54:000.14:360.07:105:38Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:023.611:343.54:450.35:110.17:105:39Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:433.35:330.45:490.27:095:40First Quarter31Fri
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 11:07 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 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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