Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 38m at 6:55 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Oct 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:013.54:344.79:461.010:591.07:066:55Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:553.85:244.910:440.811:410.87:076:54Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:444.26:105.111:370.57:076:53Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:294.76:545.312:210.512:270.27:086:51Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:145.17:375.41:000.21:160.07:096:50New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:585.68:215.31:380.02:05-0.17:106:49New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:445.99:055.22:19-0.22:54-0.27:106:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:316.19:524.93:01-0.23:46-0.17:116:46Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:216.110:424.63:45-0.24:400.07:126:45Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:156.011:364.34:33-0.15:370.37:136:43Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:135.85:260.16:410.57:136:42First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:374.11:185.56:270.37:490.77:146:41First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:473.92:285.37:360.58:590.77:156:39First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:013.93:385.28:510.610:040.77:166:38First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:114.14:425.110:030.611:010.67:176:37Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:124.45:375.111:070.511:490.57:176:36Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:044.76:265.012:030.47:186:35Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:504.97:094.912:320.412:520.37:196:33Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:315.17:494.81:100.31:360.37:206:32Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:095.38:264.61:440.32:180.37:216:31Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:455.39:024.42:170.42:580.47:216:30Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:205.39:374.22:490.43:370.57:226:29Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:565.210:143.93:210.64:160.67:236:28Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:345.010:523.73:550.74:580.87:246:26Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:144.911:343.54:320.95:421.07:256:25Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:004.75:131.06:321.17:266:24Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:213.412:514.56:011.17:271.27:276:23Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:183.31:494.56:571.28:251.27:276:22Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:203.42:494.58:021.29:201.17:286:21Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:233.63:474.69:091.010:090.97:296:20Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:194.04:414.710:120.810:540.67:306:19Waning Crescent31Sun
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 10:05 pm — 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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