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 5h 38m 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 - Aug 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:273.43:194.28:270.69:391.06:238:12Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:223.24:134.39:150.610:391.06:248:11Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:183.15:054.410:060.611:330.96:248:10Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:123.15:534.610:560.56:258:09Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:023.26:374.812:200.811:44 AM0.46:268:08Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:473.47:195.01:030.612:300.36:268:07Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:303.67:585.21:420.41:130.16:278:06New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:113.88:375.32:200.31:570.06:288:05New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:534.09:165.32:560.22:400.06:298:04New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:354.29:565.23:330.13:250.06:298:03Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:194.410:385.04:100.04:120.06:308:02Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:064.611:224.84:49-0.15:030.16:318:01Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:564.75:30-0.15:580.36:328:00Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:094.512:514.96:160.07:000.46:327:59First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:034.11:515.07:060.08:070.66:337:58First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:033.92:565.18:030.09:190.66:347:57First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:093.74:025.39:050.010:300.56:347:56Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:173.75:065.510:100.011:330.46:357:55Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:233.86:065.611:14-0.16:367:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:234.07:005.712:300.212:13-0.26:377:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:184.27:505.71:210.11:09-0.36:377:51Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:084.48:375.62:080.02:01-0.36:387:50Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:564.69:215.42:510.02:50-0.26:397:49Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:414.610:035.13:320.03:370.06:397:47Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:254.610:434.74:110.14:230.26:407:46Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:094.611:234.44:480.35:100.56:417:45Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:534.55:250.45:590.76:417:43Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:054.012:394.46:030.66:521.06:427:42Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:493.61:304.36:440.87:501.26:437:41Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:393.42:264.37:310.98:541.36:447:40Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:363.23:264.48:251.09:581.26:447:38Third Quarter31Tue
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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