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 31m at 6:43 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:02 pm (4.1 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 - Sep 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:464.911:584.15:130.35:560.66:457:37Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:385.05:560.36:550.76:457:36First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:503.91:385.16:470.38:020.86:467:35First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:513.72:445.27:460.39:130.86:477:33First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:003.63:535.38:540.310:230.76:487:32Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:113.84:595.510:040.211:250.56:487:30Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:184.05:595.711:110.06:497:29Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:184.46:545.812:200.312:13-0.26:507:28Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:134.87:455.81:100.11:10-0.36:507:26Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:045.18:325.71:55-0.12:04-0.36:517:25Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:535.39:185.42:39-0.22:56-0.36:527:24Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:415.410:025.13:21-0.13:46-0.16:527:22Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:275.410:464.74:020.04:360.26:537:21Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:145.211:314.24:420.25:270.56:547:19Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:025.05:240.56:210.86:547:18Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:193.812:544.86:080.77:201.16:557:17Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:113.51:524.66:570.98:251.26:567:15Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:113.32:554.57:551.19:301.36:577:14Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:173.33:574.58:591.110:291.36:577:12Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:193.44:534.610:011.111:181.16:587:11Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:113.65:414.710:570.96:597:10Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:573.96:224.912:001.011:45 AM0.76:597:08Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:384.27:005.012:360.812:300.67:007:07Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:164.57:375.11:090.61:110.47:017:05New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:534.88:125.01:420.41:520.37:017:04New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:315.18:495.02:140.32:330.27:027:03New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:095.39:274.82:470.23:160.27:037:01New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:505.510:074.63:220.24:010.37:047:00Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:345.610:514.34:000.24:500.47:046:58Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:235.511:404.14:420.35:440.67:056:57Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 9:52 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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