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 2h 39m 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 - Nov 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:595.17:134.312:290.51:100.57:316:18New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:365.37:504.31:040.31:490.47:326:17New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:135.48:284.31:390.32:280.37:336:16New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:515.59:074.22:160.23:080.37:346:15New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:315.59:494.22:540.23:500.37:356:14Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:145.510:344.13:350.24:350.37:366:14Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:005.410:244.03:210.34:230.46:375:13Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:525.211:214.04:120.45:150.46:385:12Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:495.15:110.56:120.46:395:11First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:244.112:504.96:170.57:110.46:405:10First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:314.41:554.87:290.58:100.26:415:10First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:374.72:584.78:410.49:060.06:415:09Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:385.13:584.79:470.210:00-0.16:425:08Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:355.54:554.710:480.010:52-0.36:435:08Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:285.85:484.711:44-0.211:41-0.46:445:07Full Moon15Mon
16Tue6:196.06:384.612:37-0.36:455:07Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:076.17:274.512:29-0.41:26-0.36:465:06Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:546.08:154.41:16-0.42:15-0.26:475:06Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:415.79:034.22:02-0.23:020.06:485:05Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:275.49:514.02:490.03:500.26:495:05Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:145.110:413.83:360.34:370.36:505:04Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:024.711:343.74:260.55:260.56:515:04Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:524.45:190.86:150.76:525:04Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:303.712:444.16:180.97:050.76:535:03Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:283.71:383.97:211.07:530.76:545:03Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:233.92:323.78:231.08:390.66:555:03Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:154.13:233.79:210.99:230.56:555:02Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:014.34:103.710:130.710:050.46:565:02Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:444.64:553.710:590.510:450.26:575:02Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:254.95:373.811:430.411:260.16:585:02Waning Crescent30Tue
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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