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 5h 34m 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 - Jan 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:555.86:133.712:21-0.57:175:13New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:495.97:093.812:01-0.91:15-0.77:175:14New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:435.98:033.912:56-1.02:07-0.77:175:14New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:355.88:574.01:51-1.02:58-0.77:175:15Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:285.59:533.92:47-0.83:48-0.67:175:16Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:195.010:493.93:43-0.64:39-0.47:175:17Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:124.611:473.94:42-0.35:29-0.37:175:18Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:054.15:430.06:19-0.17:175:19First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:473.91:003.66:490.37:090.07:175:19First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:473.91:573.27:560.57:590.17:175:20First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:453.92:553.09:020.58:480.27:175:21First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:394.13:502.810:020.59:360.27:175:22Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:284.24:412.810:550.410:220.17:175:23Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:144.35:272.911:410.311:060.17:165:24Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:564.46:093.012:220.27:165:25Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:354.56:493.11:000.17:165:26Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:134.67:273.112:29-0.11:370.07:165:27Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:504.78:043.21:08-0.22:12-0.17:155:28Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:264.68:423.31:46-0.22:46-0.17:155:29Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:024.69:203.42:26-0.23:20-0.17:155:30Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:394.410:013.53:07-0.23:55-0.17:145:31Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:184.210:463.73:51-0.14:31-0.27:145:32Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:014.011:363.94:410.05:11-0.27:135:33Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:493.75:370.15:56-0.27:135:34Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:324.112:443.46:410.26:47-0.27:125:35Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:334.31:463.27:510.27:44-0.37:125:36Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:374.62:533.19:040.18:46-0.47:115:37Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:424.94:003.210:12-0.19:50-0.67:115:38Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:455.25:043.311:13-0.310:52-0.87:105:39Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:445.46:033.612:09-0.57:095:40New Moon30Sun
31Mon6:395.56:583.81:01-0.77:095:41New Moon31Mon
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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