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 5h 00m at 8:02 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:12 am (4.0 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 - Sep 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:023.96:304.812:010.711:55 AM0.56:457:36Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:454.17:104.912:420.612:390.46:467:35Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:244.37:464.91:190.51:190.46:477:34New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:014.58:204.91:520.41:570.36:477:32New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:364.68:544.82:240.42:350.36:487:31New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:114.79:274.62:550.43:110.46:497:30New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:464.810:004.53:260.43:490.56:497:28Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:234.810:354.33:580.44:280.66:507:27Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:024.811:144.14:320.55:100.76:517:26Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:464.811:583.95:100.55:580.96:517:24Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:364.85:540.66:520.96:527:23First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:493.81:334.86:460.67:531.06:537:21First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:493.82:364.97:470.68:580.96:537:20First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:563.93:415.18:540.410:020.76:547:19Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:034.24:445.310:020.211:000.46:557:17Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:064.65:425.611:060.011:530.16:567:16Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:045.16:365.712:07-0.36:567:14Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:595.57:285.812:43-0.21:04-0.56:577:13Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:525.98:185.71:31-0.41:59-0.56:587:12Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:436.19:075.52:19-0.52:53-0.56:587:10Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:356.19:575.23:06-0.53:46-0.36:597:09Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:266.010:484.93:54-0.34:41-0.17:007:07Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:205.811:414.54:44-0.15:370.27:007:06Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:165.45:360.26:360.67:017:05Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:394.21:165.16:320.57:390.87:027:03Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:413.92:204.87:340.78:441.07:037:02Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:473.83:234.78:400.99:451.07:037:00Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:513.94:224.69:440.910:381.07:046:59Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:474.05:134.610:420.911:240.97:056:58Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:354.25:574.611:320.87:056:56Waning Crescent30Thu
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 11:07 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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