Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:43 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 36m at 12:22 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - May 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:193.95:504.011:260.411:520.56:227:55Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:023.96:304.412:010.26:217:55Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:423.97:084.812:370.312:360.16:207:56Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:223.97:465.11:210.11:11-0.16:197:57Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:023.98:265.42:040.01:47-0.26:187:58Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:433.89:085.62:47-0.12:26-0.26:177:59Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:263.79:525.63:32-0.23:08-0.36:167:59Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:123.610:405.54:20-0.13:53-0.26:158:00Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:023.511:335.45:100.04:44-0.16:148:01Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:593.46:050.15:410.16:138:02Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:305.11:033.57:040.26:470.26:138:02Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:334.92:133.68:050.28:000.36:128:03Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:384.73:223.99:050.19:150.36:118:04Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:434.54:274.310:010.010:270.26:108:05Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:434.45:244.710:52-0.211:320.16:098:05Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:404.26:165.111:40-0.36:098:06Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:324.17:045.412:300.012:25-0.36:088:07Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:214.07:495.51:23-0.11:08-0.36:078:08New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:073.88:335.62:12-0.21:50-0.36:078:08New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:523.79:155.42:58-0.12:31-0.26:068:09New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:353.59:575.33:430.03:120.06:068:10Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:193.410:405.04:280.13:530.26:058:11Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:033.211:234.75:120.34:360.46:048:11Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:503.15:580.45:220.66:048:12Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:094.412:413.16:440.66:140.86:038:13First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:574.21:363.17:320.77:110.96:038:13First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:474.02:333.28:180.78:131.06:038:14First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:393.83:273.59:020.69:170.96:028:15First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:303.74:183.89:440.510:180.86:028:15First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:213.65:044.210:250.311:140.66:018:16Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:093.65:484.611:050.26:018:17Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 3:32 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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