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 4h 48m at 6:55 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:16 am (4.5 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 - Dec 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:094.312:314.76:050.26:490.16:595:02First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:154.31:334.37:160.47:460.16:595:02First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:204.42:354.08:270.58:400.27:005:02First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:194.53:333.89:320.59:300.27:015:02Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:124.74:253.610:290.510:160.27:025:02Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:594.85:133.611:190.410:590.27:035:02Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:424.95:563.512:030.37:035:02Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:225.06:363.512:440.37:045:02Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:595.07:143.512:170.11:220.27:055:02Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:365.07:523.512:550.11:590.27:065:02Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:124.98:293.51:320.12:350.27:065:02Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:484.89:073.52:100.23:110.27:075:03Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:254.79:463.52:480.33:470.37:085:03Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:024.510:283.53:290.44:230.37:095:03Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:424.311:143.64:130.55:020.37:095:03Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:264.15:030.65:430.37:105:04Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:053.712:153.95:590.66:280.27:105:04Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:004.01:103.77:030.67:180.17:115:04Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:594.32:093.68:100.58:12-0.17:125:05Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:594.73:113.69:160.39:08-0.37:125:05Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:575.14:113.710:190.010:05-0.67:135:06Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:545.55:103.811:17-0.311:01-0.87:135:06Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:495.86:074.012:12-0.57:145:07New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:436.07:024.21:05-0.77:145:07New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:366.07:564.312:53-1.11:56-0.87:145:08New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:285.98:514.41:48-1.02:47-0.87:155:09Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:205.69:474.42:44-0.93:37-0.77:155:09Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:125.110:444.33:41-0.64:27-0.67:165:10Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:054.611:434.34:40-0.35:18-0.47:165:11Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:594.15:430.06:10-0.27:165:11First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:444.212:563.76:490.37:03-0.17:165:12First Quarter31Tue
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 10:05 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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