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 3h 35m 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 - Jan 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:474.21:573.47:580.48:000.07:175:13First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:474.22:573.29:040.58:530.17:175:14Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:434.23:543.110:030.49:440.17:175:14Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:334.34:453.110:550.410:310.17:175:15Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:184.45:313.111:400.311:150.07:175:16Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:004.56:133.212:210.17:175:17Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:384.66:523.312:580.07:175:18Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:154.67:293.412:36-0.11:340.07:175:18Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:504.68:063.51:14-0.22:08-0.17:175:19Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:254.68:433.51:51-0.22:41-0.17:175:20Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:594.59:203.62:29-0.13:14-0.17:175:21Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:354.310:003.73:09-0.13:48-0.17:175:22Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:134.110:433.83:520.04:24-0.17:175:23Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:553.911:323.94:390.15:04-0.27:165:24Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:423.65:330.25:49-0.27:165:25Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:264.112:373.46:350.36:41-0.27:165:26Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:274.31:393.37:430.27:40-0.37:165:27Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:314.62:453.38:530.18:43-0.57:155:28Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:364.93:523.410:00-0.19:47-0.77:155:29Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:385.24:553.611:01-0.410:49-0.97:155:30Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:355.45:543.911:56-0.611:48-1.17:145:30New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:305.66:504.212:48-0.87:145:31New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:225.67:434.412:45-1.21:37-1.07:135:32New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:125.48:354.51:39-1.22:24-1.07:135:33New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:005.29:274.62:33-1.03:11-0.97:125:34Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:484.810:184.53:26-0.83:57-0.87:125:35Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:364.311:114.34:20-0.54:43-0.67:115:36Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:253.85:16-0.15:30-0.37:115:37First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:064.112:183.46:160.26:19-0.17:105:38First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:044.01:143.07:200.47:120.17:095:39First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:043.92:162.88:260.58:090.27:095:40First Quarter31Fri
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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