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 2h 22m 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 - Aug 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:273.77:035.512:360.212:14-0.26:238:12Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:203.87:515.51:270.11:06-0.26:248:11Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:083.98:365.42:130.11:54-0.16:248:10Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:534.09:185.32:560.12:40-0.16:258:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:364.09:575.13:360.13:240.16:268:08Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:184.010:364.84:140.24:070.26:278:07Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:594.011:134.54:500.34:500.46:278:06Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:414.011:524.15:250.45:350.66:288:05Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:254.06:010.56:230.86:298:04Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:323.81:124.06:380.67:161.06:308:03Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:163.62:034.17:190.78:151.16:308:02Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:063.32:584.28:050.79:181.16:318:01Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:013.23:544.48:570.710:201.06:328:00Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:003.24:494.79:510.611:160.96:327:59Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:583.45:415.010:460.46:337:58Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:523.66:305.312:060.611:40 AM0.26:347:57Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:423.97:175.512:520.412:32-0.16:357:55New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:314.28:035.71:360.11:23-0.36:357:54New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:204.58:495.82:19-0.12:13-0.46:367:53New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:094.89:355.73:03-0.23:05-0.46:377:52New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:595.010:235.53:46-0.33:58-0.46:377:51Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:515.211:125.14:31-0.44:54-0.26:387:49Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:465.35:18-0.35:530.06:397:48Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:044.712:445.36:08-0.26:570.36:407:47First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:014.31:475.27:020.08:060.56:407:46First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:034.02:545.28:010.19:180.66:417:44First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:113.84:005.29:060.210:270.66:427:43Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:203.75:035.210:110.311:280.66:427:42Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:233.85:595.311:120.36:437:41Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:183.96:495.312:210.512:070.26:447:39Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:074.17:345.31:070.412:570.26:447:38Full Moon31Mon
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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