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 2h 54m 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 - Nov 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:104.55:314.811:100.511:360.37:316:18Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:595.16:194.912:050.27:326:17Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:465.67:065.012:190.012:57-0.17:336:16New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:336.07:544.91:02-0.31:48-0.37:346:16New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:226.38:424.81:46-0.42:40-0.47:356:15New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:126.49:334.62:32-0.53:33-0.37:366:14Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:046.49:264.42:21-0.43:28-0.26:375:13Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:596.110:234.23:13-0.34:260.06:375:12Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:585.811:274.04:100.05:270.36:385:11Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:025.45:140.36:320.46:395:11First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:373.91:095.16:250.57:370.56:405:10First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:494.02:154.87:400.68:380.56:415:09First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:564.23:174.68:520.69:310.46:425:09Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:544.44:114.59:550.610:180.36:435:08Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:444.74:594.310:500.510:580.36:445:07Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:284.95:424.211:380.411:350.36:455:07Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:075.16:224.112:210.46:465:06Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:445.26:594.012:090.31:010.36:475:06Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:195.27:353.812:420.31:390.36:485:05Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:545.28:113.71:160.32:170.46:495:05Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:305.18:483.61:500.42:550.56:505:04Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:075.09:263.42:250.53:350.66:515:04Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:474.810:073.33:030.64:160.76:525:04Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:294.610:533.23:440.75:010.86:525:03Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:164.511:453.24:300.85:480.86:535:03Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:074.35:250.96:380.86:545:03Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:433.41:034.36:270.97:280.66:555:02Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:433.72:004.27:340.88:180.46:565:02Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:424.12:574.28:410.69:060.26:575:02Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:374.63:534.39:440.39:54-0.16:585:02Waning Crescent30Tue
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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