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 2h 32m 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 - Dec 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:415.26:553.61:050.36:595:02Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:215.37:363.612:360.01:460.27:005:02Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:025.48:183.71:180.02:270.17:015:02Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:455.39:033.72:010.03:090.17:015:02Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:295.29:523.72:470.03:530.17:025:02Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:175.110:453.83:380.14:400.17:035:02Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:084.811:444.04:340.25:290.17:045:02Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:034.55:370.36:210.07:055:02Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:464.21:024.26:460.37:15-0.17:055:02Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:514.52:054.07:590.38:10-0.27:065:02Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:544.93:083.89:100.29:06-0.37:075:02Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:545.24:093.810:150.110:01-0.47:085:03Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:505.55:073.811:14-0.110:55-0.57:085:03Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:435.76:013.812:09-0.27:095:03New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:345.76:523.812:59-0.37:105:04New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:235.77:423.812:37-0.51:47-0.37:105:04New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:105.58:293.81:26-0.42:33-0.27:115:04New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:555.29:163.72:14-0.33:17-0.17:115:05Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:394.910:033.63:01-0.14:010.07:125:05Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:234.510:513.63:490.14:430.17:125:06Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:064.111:403.54:380.45:240.37:135:06Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:503.85:310.66:050.47:135:07First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:323.612:373.46:290.76:480.47:145:07First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:263.61:283.27:310.87:320.47:145:08First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:203.82:223.08:350.88:190.47:155:08First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:124.03:162.99:340.79:070.37:155:09Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:014.24:092.910:280.69:540.27:155:10Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:484.54:583.011:160.410:420.07:165:10Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:334.75:453.212:000.27:165:11Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:175.06:303.312:420.07:165:12Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:015.27:153.512:14-0.41:24-0.27:165:12Full Moon31Sun
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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