Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 36m at 6:43 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:02 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:425.44:593.711:07-0.310:50-0.87:175:13Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:395.65:573.812:02-0.57:175:14New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:335.76:524.012:54-0.67:175:14New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:245.67:444.112:42-0.91:43-0.77:175:15New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:135.58:354.11:35-0.92:30-0.77:175:16New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:005.29:254.12:26-0.73:16-0.67:175:17Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:464.810:144.03:17-0.54:00-0.47:175:18Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:314.411:043.94:09-0.24:44-0.37:175:19Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:173.911:563.85:010.15:27-0.17:175:19First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:043.55:580.46:110.17:175:20First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:503.812:553.16:580.66:580.27:175:21First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:463.81:502.98:020.77:480.37:175:22First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:433.82:492.89:060.78:400.37:175:23Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:373.93:452.810:030.69:320.27:165:24Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:274.14:372.810:530.410:210.17:165:25Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:134.35:233.011:360.311:08-0.17:165:26Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:554.56:063.212:160.17:165:27Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:344.76:483.412:54-0.17:155:28Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:134.87:283.612:34-0.41:30-0.37:155:29Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:514.88:083.81:16-0.52:06-0.47:155:30Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:294.88:504.01:59-0.52:42-0.57:145:31Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:094.69:344.12:43-0.53:19-0.57:145:32Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:514.410:214.33:31-0.43:59-0.67:135:33Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:364.111:134.44:22-0.34:43-0.57:135:34Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:263.85:19-0.15:31-0.57:125:35Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:104.412:233.56:220.06:25-0.57:125:36Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:134.51:273.37:330.17:26-0.47:115:37Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:214.62:363.28:460.18:32-0.47:105:38Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:284.83:463.29:540.09:39-0.57:105:39Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:314.94:513.410:56-0.210:42-0.67:095:40Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:295.15:483.711:50-0.411:40-0.87:085:41Waning Crescent31Thu
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 9:52 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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