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 4h 27m 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 - Jul 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:183.74:135.09:19-0.210:340.46:048:26Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:213.55:125.210:16-0.211:380.36:048:26Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:233.46:075.311:12-0.26:058:26Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:203.46:585.312:340.212:05-0.26:058:26Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:133.57:455.31:250.212:56-0.26:068:26Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:013.58:295.32:110.11:43-0.16:068:26Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:463.69:105.12:530.12:28-0.16:078:26Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:293.69:495.03:330.13:110.06:078:25Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:103.710:274.74:100.13:530.26:088:25Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:513.711:034.44:460.24:350.46:088:25Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:323.711:404.15:200.35:190.56:098:25Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:153.85:540.36:060.76:108:24Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:183.81:013.86:290.46:570.96:108:24Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:593.61:493.97:070.47:541.06:118:23Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:453.32:424.17:500.48:561.06:118:23Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:373.13:374.38:380.410:000.96:128:22Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:353.14:324.69:310.311:000.86:138:22Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:353.15:274.910:260.111:550.66:138:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:333.36:195.211:22-0.16:148:21Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:293.57:095.512:450.312:17-0.36:158:20New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:223.87:575.71:320.01:11-0.56:158:20New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:144.18:455.82:18-0.22:04-0.66:168:19New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:054.49:335.73:03-0.42:58-0.66:178:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:584.710:215.53:48-0.53:53-0.56:178:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:514.911:105.14:34-0.64:50-0.46:188:17Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:475.05:20-0.55:49-0.16:198:16Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:014.712:455.06:09-0.46:530.26:198:16First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:564.21:475.07:01-0.38:010.46:208:15First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:563.82:515.07:57-0.19:130.66:218:14First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:003.53:565.08:570.010:220.66:228:13Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:083.44:585.010:000.111:250.66:228:13Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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