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 3h 49m 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 - Oct 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:174.56:364.712:030.812:160.77:066:55Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:554.77:134.712:390.612:570.67:076:53New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:314.97:484.71:120.51:350.57:086:52New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:065.18:224.61:440.52:120.47:086:51New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:415.28:574.62:160.42:500.47:096:49New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:165.39:324.42:480.43:280.57:106:48Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:545.310:104.33:230.44:080.67:116:47Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:345.210:514.14:000.54:510.77:116:45Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:195.211:384.04:410.55:380.77:126:44Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:105.15:290.66:320.87:136:43First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:324.01:085.16:250.77:320.87:146:42First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:354.02:125.07:290.78:340.77:146:40First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:434.23:175.18:400.69:360.57:156:39First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:504.54:215.29:500.410:330.37:166:38Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:525.05:205.310:560.211:260.07:176:37Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:495.56:155.311:57-0.17:186:35Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:435.97:075.312:16-0.212:54-0.37:186:34Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:346.27:575.31:04-0.41:47-0.37:196:33Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:246.38:465.11:52-0.42:39-0.37:206:32Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:136.39:354.92:39-0.43:31-0.27:216:31Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:036.110:254.63:26-0.24:220.07:226:29Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:535.711:174.34:150.15:140.37:236:28Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:455.45:050.46:080.67:236:27Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:124.112:405.05:590.77:050.87:246:26Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:113.91:384.76:590.98:040.97:256:25Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:143.82:384.48:031.19:001.07:266:24Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:153.93:364.39:081.19:510.97:276:23Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:114.04:284.210:081.010:370.97:286:22Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:594.35:154.211:010.911:170.77:296:21Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:424.55:564.311:480.811:530.67:306:20Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:214.86:364.312:300.67:306:19Waning Crescent31Sun
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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