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 : 8:02 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 8m at 2:04 pm (4.2 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 - Jun 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:024.44:474.810:12-0.310:560.06:018:18Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:024.35:445.311:04-0.511:59-0.26:008:18Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:004.26:385.711:55-0.66:008:19Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:554.27:295.912:57-0.312:45-0.76:008:19Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:484.18:206.01:52-0.41:35-0.76:008:20Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:404.09:095.92:45-0.52:25-0.65:598:20Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:323.99:585.73:36-0.43:14-0.45:598:21Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:233.810:485.44:26-0.34:04-0.25:598:21Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:163.611:375.05:16-0.14:550.15:598:22Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:103.56:060.15:490.35:598:22Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:274.61:063.56:560.26:460.65:598:23Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:184.32:033.57:450.47:470.85:598:23Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:103.93:003.68:330.48:500.95:598:23Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:023.73:533.89:180.49:520.95:598:24Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:533.54:424.010:010.410:490.85:598:24Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:433.45:264.310:410.311:410.75:598:24Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:303.36:084.611:210.26:008:25Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:153.36:484.812:280.512:010.16:008:25Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:583.47:285.01:110.412:410.06:008:25New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:403.48:085.21:530.21:210.06:008:26New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:223.58:495.32:340.12:02-0.16:008:26New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:053.59:315.43:160.02:45-0.16:018:26New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:503.510:145.33:580.03:31-0.16:018:26Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:383.611:005.24:42-0.14:19-0.16:018:26Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:293.711:495.05:27-0.15:120.06:018:26Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:243.96:14-0.16:110.16:028:26First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:424.81:244.17:04-0.17:160.36:028:27First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:374.52:264.37:56-0.28:250.36:028:27First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:374.23:294.78:49-0.39:370.36:038:27First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:394.04:305.09:44-0.310:460.26:038:27Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 5:03 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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