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 2h 23m 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 - Feb 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:043.93:172.79:290.59:060.27:085:41Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:003.94:142.810:240.410:000.17:075:42Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:494.05:033.011:110.310:490.07:065:43Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:334.25:463.211:520.211:34-0.17:065:44Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:134.36:263.412:290.07:055:45Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:504.47:043.612:15-0.21:03-0.17:045:46Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:254.57:413.812:54-0.31:36-0.37:035:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:004.58:173.91:33-0.42:08-0.37:025:48Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:344.48:554.12:12-0.42:40-0.47:015:49Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:104.29:344.22:52-0.33:14-0.47:005:50Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:484.010:174.33:35-0.33:51-0.47:005:51Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:313.811:064.44:22-0.14:32-0.46:595:52Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:183.55:150.05:19-0.36:585:53Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:004.412:143.36:160.16:14-0.36:575:54Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:024.41:183.27:240.27:17-0.36:565:55Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:104.52:293.28:350.18:26-0.46:545:56Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:194.73:403.49:43-0.19:35-0.56:535:57Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:234.94:453.710:44-0.310:41-0.76:525:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:215.15:434.111:38-0.511:41-0.96:515:58Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:155.26:374.412:27-0.86:505:59New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:055.27:274.712:36-1.01:14-0.96:496:00New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:525.08:164.81:29-1.01:58-0.96:486:01New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:384.89:024.82:19-0.92:40-0.86:476:02Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:224.49:494.73:08-0.73:22-0.76:466:03Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:064.010:354.53:57-0.44:04-0.46:446:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:513.611:244.34:47-0.14:46-0.26:436:05Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:383.25:400.25:320.16:426:06First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:164.012:313.06:370.56:230.36:416:06First Quarter28Fri
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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