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 1h 19m 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 - Jul 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:413.95:285.310:39-0.411:490.06:048:26Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:413.86:235.611:33-0.56:048:26Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:383.87:155.712:47-0.112:26-0.56:058:26Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:323.88:055.71:41-0.21:17-0.56:058:26Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:243.88:535.72:31-0.22:07-0.46:068:26Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:133.89:395.53:18-0.22:56-0.36:068:26Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:023.710:245.24:04-0.13:44-0.16:078:26Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:493.711:084.94:480.04:310.16:078:25Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:373.711:514.55:310.15:190.46:088:25Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:253.66:130.26:100.66:088:25Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:344.21:153.76:540.47:040.86:098:25Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:193.82:073.77:350.48:020.96:098:24Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:063.62:593.98:180.59:041.06:108:24Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:573.33:514.19:020.510:050.96:118:23Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:503.24:414.39:470.411:020.86:118:23Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:433.25:294.610:340.311:530.76:128:23Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:343.26:144.811:210.26:138:22Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:233.36:595.112:400.512:080.16:138:22Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:103.57:435.31:240.312:54-0.16:148:21New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:563.68:275.52:080.11:41-0.26:158:20New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:433.89:115.62:500.02:28-0.36:158:20New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:304.09:575.53:33-0.23:18-0.36:168:19Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:204.210:435.44:17-0.24:09-0.36:178:19Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:124.411:325.15:01-0.35:04-0.16:178:18Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:074.55:47-0.36:030.06:188:17Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:234.81:054.76:36-0.37:070.26:198:17First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:184.42:074.87:28-0.28:160.46:198:16First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:184.03:115.08:23-0.29:280.46:208:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:223.84:155.19:22-0.110:370.46:218:14Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:273.75:155.310:21-0.111:400.36:228:13Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:303.66:115.411:19-0.16:228:13Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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