Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:34 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 21m at 1:16 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:304.22:173.97:490.28:120.76:048:27Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:233.83:144.08:360.39:180.86:048:26Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:163.54:084.19:220.310:200.86:058:26Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:093.34:574.310:070.411:160.86:058:26Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:003.25:434.510:500.36:058:26Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:493.16:254.712:060.711:32 AM0.36:068:26Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:343.27:064.812:510.512:140.26:078:26Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:173.27:455.01:330.412:550.26:078:25New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:583.38:245.02:130.31:360.16:088:25New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:383.49:025.12:510.22:160.16:088:25New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:183.49:415.13:290.22:570.16:098:25New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:003.510:205.04:060.13:400.16:098:24Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:433.611:014.94:440.14:250.26:108:24Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:293.811:444.75:230.15:150.26:118:23Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:194.06:030.06:100.36:118:23Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:314.51:144.26:470.07:110.46:128:23First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:244.22:134.57:35-0.18:190.56:128:22First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:213.93:144.88:28-0.29:290.46:138:22First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:233.84:165.29:24-0.210:380.36:148:21Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:273.75:175.510:22-0.311:430.16:148:21Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:313.76:165.711:22-0.56:158:20Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:313.87:115.912:420.012:20-0.56:168:19Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:283.98:045.91:37-0.21:16-0.66:168:19Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:234.18:555.92:28-0.32:11-0.66:178:18Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:154.19:445.63:17-0.33:04-0.56:188:17Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:064.210:315.34:04-0.23:56-0.36:198:17Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:574.211:174.94:49-0.14:470.06:198:16Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:474.25:320.05:400.36:208:15Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:024.512:384.16:150.26:340.66:218:14Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:484.11:304.16:580.37:330.86:218:14Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:353.72:244.17:410.58:351.06:228:13Third Quarter31Sat
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 4:25 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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