Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 3:09 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Feb 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:153.72:262.98:330.58:220.27:085:41Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:123.83:252.89:340.59:150.27:075:42Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:053.94:192.910:270.410:060.17:065:43Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:534.15:073.011:140.310:530.07:065:44Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:364.35:503.211:550.111:37-0.27:055:45Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:164.46:303.412:33-0.17:045:46New Moon6Tue
7Wed6:544.67:093.612:19-0.31:09-0.27:035:47New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:324.77:483.812:59-0.41:44-0.47:025:48New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:094.78:274.01:40-0.52:20-0.57:015:49New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:474.69:084.12:21-0.52:56-0.57:005:50Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:274.59:524.23:05-0.53:34-0.56:595:51Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:104.310:394.33:52-0.44:15-0.56:595:52Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:564.011:324.44:43-0.35:01-0.56:585:53Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:493.75:41-0.15:52-0.46:575:54First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:314.412:493.56:460.06:50-0.46:555:55First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:364.51:563.47:570.07:55-0.46:545:56First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:444.63:063.49:080.09:02-0.46:535:57Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:514.84:133.610:13-0.210:08-0.66:525:58Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:525.05:143.811:12-0.411:09-0.76:515:58Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:485.16:104.112:04-0.66:505:59Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:395.27:004.312:05-0.812:52-0.76:496:00Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:275.17:484.512:57-0.91:37-0.86:486:01Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:124.98:344.51:47-0.82:19-0.76:476:02Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:564.79:184.52:34-0.73:00-0.66:466:03Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:384.310:024.43:20-0.53:40-0.46:446:04Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:204.010:464.24:07-0.24:19-0.26:436:05Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:023.611:334.04:540.05:000.06:426:06Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:483.25:450.35:430.26:416:06Third Quarter28Wed
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 6:11 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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