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 32m 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 - Dec 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:024.93:174.19:160.39:17-0.26:595:02Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:005.44:174.110:190.010:11-0.47:005:02Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:565.85:144.111:18-0.211:05-0.67:005:02Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:516.16:094.212:14-0.47:015:02New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:446.27:034.21:08-0.57:025:02New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:376.27:574.212:52-0.82:00-0.57:035:02New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:286.08:504.21:45-0.72:51-0.47:045:02Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:205.79:454.12:39-0.53:42-0.37:045:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:125.310:414.03:34-0.34:33-0.17:055:02Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:044.811:393.94:320.05:240.07:065:02Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:584.35:320.36:150.27:075:02First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:393.912:533.96:360.67:060.37:075:03First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:393.91:493.67:430.77:560.47:085:03First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:374.02:453.38:480.88:430.47:095:03First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:294.23:383.29:470.79:290.47:095:03Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:174.34:273.210:390.610:120.37:105:04Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:014.55:123.211:240.510:540.27:115:04Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:424.75:543.212:060.47:115:05Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:214.86:343.312:450.27:125:05Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:594.97:133.412:150.01:230.17:125:05Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:374.97:523.412:540.02:000.17:135:06Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:144.98:313.51:33-0.12:360.07:135:06Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:524.99:123.62:14-0.13:130.07:145:07Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:314.89:563.72:570.03:510.07:145:08Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:134.610:433.83:430.04:30-0.17:155:08Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:594.311:364.04:350.15:13-0.17:155:09Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:494.15:330.26:01-0.27:155:09Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:344.212:453.86:380.36:53-0.27:165:10Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:364.51:473.67:490.37:49-0.37:165:11Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:394.82:523.59:000.18:49-0.57:165:11Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:425.13:573.510:070.09:51-0.67:165:12Waning Crescent31Mon
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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