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 (tomorrow) : 8:24 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 07m at 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 - Feb 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:245.48:484.71:55-1.22:35-1.17:085:42Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:135.19:414.82:48-1.13:21-1.17:075:43Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:034.810:354.83:43-0.94:10-1.07:065:44Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:554.411:334.74:40-0.75:01-0.87:055:45Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:514.05:42-0.45:56-0.67:045:46First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:354.612:533.66:50-0.16:55-0.47:045:47First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:414.52:003.38:010.17:59-0.37:035:48First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:484.43:093.29:100.19:04-0.27:025:49Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:514.44:123.210:130.110:05-0.27:015:50Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:484.45:083.311:080.010:59-0.27:005:51Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:384.55:573.511:55-0.111:48-0.36:595:51Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:224.56:403.612:36-0.26:585:52Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:024.57:193.812:31-0.31:13-0.36:575:53Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:394.47:563.91:11-0.31:47-0.36:565:54Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:134.38:313.91:50-0.32:20-0.36:555:55Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:474.29:063.92:27-0.22:51-0.26:545:56Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:204.09:423.93:04-0.13:23-0.16:535:57Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:543.710:193.93:420.03:55-0.16:525:58Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:303.511:003.94:220.24:300.06:515:59Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:103.311:453.85:070.35:090.16:506:00Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:563.15:570.55:540.26:486:01Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:383.912:513.06:550.56:480.26:476:02Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:374.01:543.08:000.57:500.16:466:02Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:414.22:593.19:040.38:55-0.16:456:03Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:424.44:023.410:030.19:58-0.46:446:04Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:404.75:013.910:57-0.210:58-0.76:436:05Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:345.05:554.311:47-0.611:54-0.96:416:06Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:255.26:474.812:35-0.86:406:07New Moon28Mon
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 5:18 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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