Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 7:34 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:04 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:384.310:013.53:080.13:540.17:165:13Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:144.110:423.53:480.24:290.17:175:13Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:523.911:273.54:320.45:060.27:175:14Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:353.65:200.55:460.27:175:15Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:163.612:223.46:150.66:310.27:175:16Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:103.81:163.37:170.67:220.17:175:17Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:074.02:163.28:220.58:16-0.17:175:17Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:064.43:173.39:260.39:14-0.37:175:18Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:044.84:173.410:250.010:11-0.57:175:19Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:595.15:153.711:21-0.311:07-0.87:175:20Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:535.56:103.912:13-0.67:175:21New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:455.77:044.212:03-1.01:03-0.87:175:22New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:365.77:574.412:57-1.21:52-1.07:175:23New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:265.78:514.61:52-1.22:41-1.07:165:24Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:175.49:454.62:47-1.13:30-1.07:165:25Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:085.010:424.63:44-0.94:20-0.97:165:25Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:014.511:414.54:43-0.65:11-0.77:165:26Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:574.15:46-0.36:05-0.57:155:27First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:434.412:573.66:530.07:02-0.37:155:28First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:474.32:013.38:030.28:01-0.27:155:29First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:514.33:063.19:110.39:01-0.17:145:30Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:504.34:063.110:120.29:57-0.17:145:31Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:444.35:003.111:050.210:48-0.17:135:32Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:314.45:473.211:510.111:34-0.27:135:33Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:144.56:293.312:310.07:125:34Full Moon25Sun
26Mon6:524.57:073.412:16-0.21:08-0.17:125:35Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:284.57:443.612:55-0.31:42-0.27:115:36Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:034.48:193.61:32-0.32:15-0.27:115:37Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:364.38:553.72:09-0.22:46-0.27:105:38Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:094.29:313.72:46-0.23:18-0.27:095:39Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:434.010:083.83:250.03:50-0.17:095:40Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 10:49 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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