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 1h 50m 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 - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:545.09:123.42:12-0.23:18-0.17:175:13Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:364.99:593.52:56-0.23:59-0.17:175:14Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:214.710:493.63:45-0.14:42-0.27:175:15Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:094.511:453.84:39-0.15:28-0.27:175:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:024.25:390.16:17-0.27:175:16Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:454.01:003.96:460.17:10-0.37:175:17Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:484.32:023.67:580.18:06-0.47:175:18Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:514.63:063.59:100.09:03-0.57:175:19Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:535.04:093.510:17-0.110:01-0.67:175:20Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:525.25:103.511:17-0.310:58-0.77:175:21Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:475.46:063.612:13-0.47:175:21New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:405.56:593.71:04-0.57:175:22New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:305.57:503.712:46-0.81:53-0.67:175:23New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:185.38:383.71:37-0.72:39-0.57:165:24New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:045.19:263.72:26-0.63:24-0.47:165:25Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:494.710:143.63:15-0.44:07-0.37:165:26Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:344.311:023.64:04-0.14:49-0.17:165:27Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:183.911:523.54:550.15:310.07:155:28Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:033.55:490.46:130.27:155:29First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:443.512:523.16:480.56:560.37:145:30First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:393.61:452.97:520.67:430.37:145:31First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:343.72:412.78:560.68:320.37:145:32First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:283.83:382.79:550.69:230.27:135:33Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:184.04:302.710:470.410:120.17:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:054.35:182.911:330.211:00-0.17:125:35Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:494.56:033.112:150.17:125:36Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:314.76:453.312:55-0.17:115:37Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:134.97:273.512:30-0.41:33-0.37:105:38Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:545.08:103.71:14-0.62:12-0.47:105:39Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:355.08:543.81:59-0.62:51-0.57:095:40Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:174.99:404.02:46-0.63:30-0.67:085:41Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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