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 3h 33m 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 - Sep 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:504.38:145.21:490.31:410.26:457:37Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:304.48:525.12:260.32:230.26:467:35Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:084.59:284.93:010.33:030.36:477:34Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:454.510:024.73:330.43:430.46:477:33Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:224.610:374.44:050.54:220.66:487:31Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:594.511:124.14:370.65:030.76:497:30Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:394.511:503.95:100.75:480.96:497:28Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:234.55:460.86:371.16:507:27Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:333.61:124.46:270.97:331.26:517:26Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:233.42:094.57:160.98:351.26:517:24Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:213.43:104.68:130.99:391.26:527:23Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:253.44:104.89:150.810:381.06:537:22Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:273.75:075.110:170.611:300.76:537:20Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:244.06:005.411:160.36:547:19Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:174.46:495.712:170.412:120.06:557:17Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:084.97:375.81:020.11:06-0.36:557:16New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:575.38:255.81:46-0.11:59-0.46:567:14New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:475.79:125.72:30-0.32:52-0.56:577:13New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:375.910:015.43:14-0.43:46-0.46:587:12Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:296.010:515.04:00-0.44:42-0.26:587:10Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:245.911:454.64:48-0.25:410.16:597:09Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:235.75:400.06:440.47:007:07First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:454.21:265.56:380.27:530.67:007:06First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:514.02:345.37:420.59:040.87:017:05First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:023.93:435.18:520.610:100.87:027:03First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:123.94:465.110:010.711:090.77:027:02Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:124.05:415.111:030.611:580.77:037:00Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:044.36:295.111:570.57:046:59Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:494.57:105.012:400.612:440.57:056:58Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:284.77:485.01:170.51:260.47:056:56Full Moon30Wed
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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