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 : 5:50 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 07m at 12:01 pm (4.1 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 - Mar 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:573.111:324.15:010.44:490.26:396:08Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:422.95:520.55:330.26:376:09Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:254.112:382.76:530.66:280.36:366:09Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:284.11:442.78:030.67:340.26:356:10Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:364.32:562.89:120.58:450.06:346:11Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:434.64:033.210:130.29:54-0.26:326:12Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:444.95:043.611:06-0.110:58-0.66:316:13Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:395.15:594.211:54-0.411:57-0.86:306:14Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:305.36:514.712:40-0.76:286:14New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:195.28:415.112:52-1.02:24-0.97:277:15New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:075.19:315.42:47-1.13:07-1.07:267:16New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:544.810:215.53:40-1.03:52-0.97:247:17Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:424.311:135.44:35-0.84:37-0.87:237:18Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:333.95:31-0.55:24-0.57:227:18Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:075.112:273.56:30-0.16:16-0.27:207:19First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:064.81:293.17:350.27:150.17:197:20First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:114.52:392.98:460.48:230.47:187:21First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:204.23:522.99:560.59:360.57:167:22First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:284.14:573.010:570.510:430.47:157:22Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:264.15:513.211:480.411:400.37:147:23Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:154.26:363.512:300.37:127:24Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:564.27:153.812:280.21:050.27:117:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:334.27:504.01:100.11:370.17:097:25Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:074.28:234.31:490.02:060.07:087:26Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:394.18:564.42:260.02:340.07:077:27Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:113.99:284.53:030.03:020.07:057:28Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:433.810:024.63:390.03:310.07:047:28Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:163.510:374.64:160.14:020.17:037:29Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:513.311:164.64:560.24:350.27:017:30Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:313.15:400.45:150.37:007:31Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:024.512:193.06:300.56:030.36:597:31Third Quarter31Sun
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 2:55 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 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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