Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 6:55 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 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 - Sep 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:355.410:514.64:06-0.14:440.16:457:37Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:255.411:404.44:50-0.15:380.36:467:36Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:215.45:380.06:380.56:467:34First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:354.11:235.36:340.17:440.76:477:33First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:383.92:305.27:360.28:550.76:487:32First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:493.93:395.38:460.310:030.66:487:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:004.04:445.39:570.211:040.56:497:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:064.35:435.411:030.111:580.36:507:28Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:044.66:355.412:020.06:507:26Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:564.97:235.412:460.112:56-0.16:517:25Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:445.18:085.31:290.01:46-0.16:527:23Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:295.38:505.12:100.02:330.06:527:22Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:115.39:304.82:490.13:180.16:537:21Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:535.210:094.53:260.24:020.36:547:19Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:345.110:494.24:030.34:460.66:547:18Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:164.911:303.94:410.55:310.86:557:16Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:014.75:200.76:201.06:567:15Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:143.712:514.56:040.97:151.26:577:14Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:043.51:484.46:551.08:151.36:577:12Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:033.42:484.47:531.19:151.36:587:11Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:063.53:474.48:561.110:101.26:597:09Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:053.74:394.69:570.910:561.06:597:08Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:584.05:274.710:520.811:370.87:007:07Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:454.36:104.911:430.57:017:05Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:294.86:525.012:160.512:300.37:017:04Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:125.27:335.112:540.31:170.17:027:02New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:555.58:165.11:320.12:030.07:037:01New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:395.88:595.02:12-0.12:50-0.17:047:00New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:266.09:454.92:54-0.23:400.07:046:58Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:156.010:334.63:38-0.24:310.17:056:57Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 3:58 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 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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