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 (tomorrow) : 7:34 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 30m at 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 - Aug 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:204.27:005.912:25-0.112:15-0.76:238:12Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:184.57:536.01:18-0.31:13-0.86:238:11Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:144.88:445.92:09-0.52:10-0.86:248:11Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:085.09:345.72:57-0.63:05-0.76:258:10Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:015.110:245.43:45-0.64:01-0.56:258:09Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:545.111:135.04:33-0.54:56-0.26:268:08Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:495.05:20-0.45:530.16:278:07Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:044.512:454.96:09-0.16:530.46:288:06Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:574.11:434.77:000.17:570.76:288:05Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:533.72:444.67:540.39:030.96:298:04Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:543.43:454.58:510.510:070.96:308:03Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:563.34:424.59:480.511:050.96:318:02Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:533.45:334.610:430.511:540.86:318:01Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:443.56:184.711:330.56:328:00Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:293.66:594.812:360.712:180.46:337:58Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:103.87:364.91:140.51:000.36:337:57New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:494.08:114.91:490.41:400.26:347:56New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:264.28:454.92:220.32:180.26:357:55New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:024.49:194.82:540.22:560.26:367:54New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:394.59:534.73:250.23:350.36:367:53Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:174.610:304.53:580.24:160.46:377:51Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:584.711:094.34:320.25:010.56:387:50Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:434.811:534.15:110.25:500.66:387:49Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:344.85:540.26:460.76:397:48First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:453.91:334.96:450.27:500.86:407:47First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:443.82:375.07:450.28:590.76:417:45First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:513.83:445.28:500.210:060.66:417:44Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:004.04:485.49:580.011:080.46:427:43Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:074.35:485.611:04-0.26:437:41Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:074.66:435.812:040.112:06-0.46:437:40Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:045.07:355.812:55-0.21:04-0.56:447:39Full Moon31Sun
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 4:25 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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