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 4h 24m 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 - Mar 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:564.89:204.82:35-0.83:00-0.86:396:08Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:424.510:104.93:26-0.73:42-0.76:386:08Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:304.211:034.94:20-0.54:28-0.66:376:09Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:223.85:19-0.35:18-0.56:356:10Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:024.812:223.46:240.06:16-0.36:346:11Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:074.71:303.27:350.17:21-0.16:336:12Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:174.62:443.18:490.28:320.06:316:13Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:274.63:543.29:570.19:43-0.16:306:13Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:304.64:563.410:550.010:46-0.26:296:14Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:264.75:493.711:45-0.111:41-0.36:276:15Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:154.76:353.912:28-0.26:266:16New Moon11Thu
12Fri6:584.77:174.112:30-0.31:07-0.36:256:17New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:384.67:564.31:14-0.41:43-0.36:236:17New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:154.49:334.41:56-0.33:16-0.27:227:18New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:504.110:084.43:36-0.23:47-0.17:217:19Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:253.910:444.34:15-0.14:180.07:197:20Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:003.611:224.24:550.14:500.17:187:21Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:373.35:370.35:240.37:177:21Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:024.112:173.06:230.56:030.57:157:22First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:484.01:052.87:150.76:490.67:147:23First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:413.92:022.78:150.87:450.67:137:24First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:433.93:072.79:200.88:500.67:117:24First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:474.04:122.910:210.69:570.47:107:25Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:474.25:113.311:130.411:000.27:087:26Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:414.56:023.711:590.111:56-0.17:077:27Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:304.76:514.212:42-0.27:067:27Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:174.97:384.712:49-0.41:23-0.47:047:28Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:025.08:245.21:41-0.72:04-0.77:037:29Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:484.99:115.52:31-0.82:46-0.87:027:30Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:344.710:005.73:23-0.83:29-0.87:007:30Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed10:224.410:515.64:15-0.74:15-0.76:597:31Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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