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 4h 48m 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 - Oct 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:054.88:234.91:500.52:050.47:066:55Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:394.98:564.72:220.52:430.47:076:54Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:135.09:294.52:520.53:200.57:086:52Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:475.010:034.33:220.63:580.67:086:51Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:235.010:384.03:530.74:370.87:096:50Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:014.911:163.84:260.85:190.97:106:48Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:434.811:593.65:030.96:061.17:106:47Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:314.75:451.06:591.27:116:46Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:503.51:284.76:371.07:591.27:126:44Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:513.52:304.77:381.09:021.17:136:43Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:563.63:344.98:450.910:000.97:146:42Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:013.94:345.19:530.710:530.67:146:40Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:004.45:295.310:560.411:410.37:156:39Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:544.96:215.511:550.07:166:38Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:455.57:115.612:270.012:51-0.27:176:37New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:365.98:005.51:12-0.31:45-0.47:186:35New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:266.38:495.31:58-0.42:39-0.57:186:34New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:166.49:395.12:44-0.53:33-0.47:196:33Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:086.410:314.73:31-0.44:28-0.27:206:32Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:036.211:274.44:22-0.25:260.17:216:31Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:015.85:160.16:280.47:226:30Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:284.11:035.46:160.47:340.67:226:28First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:363.92:105.17:230.68:410.77:236:27First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:473.93:184.98:350.89:440.87:246:26First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:544.04:194.79:450.810:390.77:256:25Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:524.15:134.710:470.811:250.77:266:24Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:424.45:594.611:400.77:276:23Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:244.66:404.612:040.612:250.67:286:22Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:024.87:174.512:390.51:070.57:296:21Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:375.07:524.41:110.51:450.57:296:20Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:115.18:264.31:420.42:230.47:306:19Full Moon31Sat
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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