Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 8:02 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 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 - Aug 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:343.65:194.910:280.211:400.56:238:12Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:323.66:104.911:230.26:248:11Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:243.66:555.012:300.512:120.26:258:10Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:093.87:365.01:130.412:570.16:258:09New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:513.98:145.01:520.31:390.16:268:08New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:294.08:504.92:280.32:180.16:278:07New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:064.19:244.83:020.22:560.26:278:06New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:434.19:574.63:350.23:340.36:288:05Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:194.210:314.44:070.34:120.46:298:04Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:574.211:064.24:390.34:520.66:308:03Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:374.211:444.05:120.45:360.76:308:02Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:214.35:480.46:240.86:318:01First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:263.81:104.46:300.47:190.96:328:00First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:153.62:064.57:180.48:210.96:337:59First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:133.63:064.78:140.49:260.86:337:58First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:163.64:085.09:150.210:290.66:347:56Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:213.85:085.310:180.011:270.46:357:55Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:234.16:045.611:20-0.26:357:54Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:214.56:585.812:210.112:19-0.56:367:53Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:174.97:495.91:11-0.21:16-0.76:377:52Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:115.28:405.92:00-0.52:11-0.76:387:51Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:045.59:295.72:48-0.63:06-0.76:387:49Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:575.610:205.43:35-0.64:02-0.56:397:48Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:515.611:115.04:24-0.64:58-0.36:407:47Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:475.55:14-0.45:570.16:407:46Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:054.612:465.36:06-0.17:000.46:417:44Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:024.21:485.07:030.18:060.66:427:43Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:053.92:534.98:040.49:140.86:427:42Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:123.73:574.89:070.510:180.86:437:40Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:163.74:554.810:090.611:140.86:447:39Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:133.85:464.811:050.56:457:38Waning Crescent31Tue
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 5:03 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 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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