Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 3:50 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 23m at 10:04 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:374.33:294.68:51-0.29:360.36:018:18First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:394.04:305.09:45-0.310:440.26:008:18Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:403.95:275.310:38-0.311:470.16:008:19Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:393.86:205.511:31-0.46:008:19Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:353.77:115.612:450.012:22-0.46:008:20Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:283.77:595.61:37-0.11:11-0.45:598:20Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:173.68:465.62:26-0.11:59-0.35:598:21Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:053.69:315.43:13-0.12:45-0.25:598:21Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:523.610:145.13:580.03:310.05:598:22Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:383.510:574.94:410.14:170.25:598:22Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:243.511:394.55:230.25:030.45:598:23Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:113.56:040.35:520.65:598:23Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:214.21:013.56:440.46:440.85:598:23Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:043.91:523.67:240.47:420.95:598:24Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:503.62:433.88:050.58:431.05:598:24Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:393.43:354.08:470.49:450.95:598:25Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:313.24:254.29:320.410:430.86:008:25Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:243.25:134.510:170.311:370.76:008:25Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:163.26:004.911:040.16:008:25Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:073.26:465.212:270.511:52 AM0.06:008:26Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:573.47:325.41:140.212:40-0.26:008:26New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:453.58:185.61:590.11:29-0.36:018:26New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:343.79:055.72:44-0.12:18-0.46:018:26New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:243.99:525.63:30-0.23:10-0.56:018:26Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:154.010:405.54:15-0.34:03-0.46:018:26Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:094.211:305.25:01-0.44:59-0.26:028:26Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:064.45:49-0.45:590.06:028:27Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:224.81:064.56:38-0.47:040.26:038:27First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:174.42:084.77:29-0.38:140.36:038:27First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:154.03:114.98:23-0.39:250.46:038:27First Quarter30Fri
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 12:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (9% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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