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 4h 03m 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 - Oct 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:185.55:310.46:450.77:066:56First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:373.91:215.46:280.57:530.87:066:54First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:443.82:315.37:340.69:040.87:076:53First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:583.83:415.38:480.610:100.77:086:52First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:094.14:475.410:020.411:080.57:096:50Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:134.45:455.411:090.311:580.37:096:49Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:094.86:375.412:090.17:106:48Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:005.27:245.412:440.11:030.07:116:46Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:475.58:095.21:260.01:540.07:126:45Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:315.78:524.92:070.02:420.07:126:44Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:145.79:344.62:450.13:280.27:136:42Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:565.610:154.33:230.24:140.47:146:41Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:395.410:584.04:010.45:010.67:156:40Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:235.111:433.74:400.75:500.97:166:39Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:114.85:230.96:441.17:166:37Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:333.41:054.66:121.17:431.37:176:36Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:323.32:064.47:101.28:451.37:186:35Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:373.33:094.48:161.39:421.37:196:34Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:403.54:064.49:221.210:301.17:206:32Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:343.74:554.510:221.111:110.97:206:31Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:204.15:394.611:140.811:470.77:216:30Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:024.56:194.712:010.67:226:29Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:414.96:594.812:210.512:450.47:236:28New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:215.37:384.812:560.31:290.27:246:27New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:015.68:184.71:320.12:140.17:256:26New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:435.99:014.62:090.02:590.17:266:25New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:276.09:464.42:49-0.13:470.17:266:23Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:156.010:344.23:330.04:390.27:276:22Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:075.811:294.04:210.15:340.47:286:21Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:055.65:150.26:360.57:296:20First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:313.91:095.46:180.47:420.67:306:19First Quarter31Mon
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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