Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 32m at 7:34 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:555.18:113.61:140.22:180.36:595:02Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:325.18:493.51:510.22:570.37:005:02Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:115.09:303.42:290.33:380.37:015:02Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:544.910:163.43:100.34:210.47:015:02Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:404.811:083.43:570.45:080.47:025:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:314.64:510.45:590.47:035:02Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:063.612:284.55:530.56:520.37:045:02Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:093.81:284.47:020.47:460.17:055:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:134.22:304.38:140.38:40-0.17:055:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:144.73:314.29:230.19:33-0.37:065:02Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:125.24:294.210:27-0.110:25-0.57:075:02Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:075.65:254.211:26-0.311:17-0.77:085:03Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:005.96:194.212:22-0.57:085:03New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:526.17:124.112:08-0.81:15-0.67:095:03New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:436.18:044.112:59-0.82:07-0.67:105:04New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:335.98:563.91:50-0.72:58-0.57:105:04Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:245.69:493.82:41-0.53:49-0.37:115:04Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:155.210:433.73:34-0.34:40-0.17:115:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:074.711:403.64:290.05:310.17:125:05Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:004.35:270.36:230.27:125:06First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:403.512:543.96:300.57:130.37:135:06First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:393.61:493.67:350.78:020.47:135:07First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:363.72:433.48:390.78:480.47:145:07First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:273.93:353.29:380.79:310.37:145:08Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:144.14:233.210:310.510:120.27:155:08Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:574.35:073.211:170.410:520.17:155:09Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:374.55:493.212:000.27:155:10Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:174.76:303.312:400.17:165:10Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:554.97:093.312:11-0.11:190.07:165:11Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:345.07:493.412:51-0.21:58-0.17:165:12Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:135.08:303.41:31-0.22:37-0.17:165:12Full Moon31Thu
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 10:49 am — 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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