Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 9:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:01 pm (4.4 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 - Mar 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:233.812:393.06:410.56:320.46:396:07Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:193.71:372.87:430.67:280.56:386:08Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:193.72:392.88:460.78:280.56:376:09Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:183.83:392.99:430.69:270.46:366:10Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:123.94:313.110:330.410:200.26:346:11Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:594.25:173.411:160.211:090.06:336:11Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:424.46:003.711:550.011:54-0.26:326:12Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:234.56:414.112:32-0.26:316:13New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:034.77:214.412:37-0.41:09-0.46:296:14New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:434.78:034.71:21-0.61:46-0.66:286:15New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:244.79:464.93:05-0.63:25-0.67:277:15New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:064.510:315.03:51-0.64:05-0.67:257:16Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:514.311:205.04:40-0.54:49-0.67:247:17Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:414.15:33-0.45:37-0.57:237:18Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:144.912:353.86:31-0.26:31-0.37:217:19First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:144.81:383.67:350.07:33-0.27:207:19First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:194.72:483.58:450.18:42-0.17:197:20First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:294.74:003.69:540.09:54-0.17:177:21Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:374.75:073.810:58-0.111:02-0.27:167:22Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:384.86:064.111:54-0.27:147:23Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:334.86:584.412:03-0.312:44-0.47:137:23Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:224.87:454.612:57-0.51:28-0.57:127:24Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:074.78:294.81:47-0.52:10-0.57:107:25Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:504.69:104.82:33-0.52:49-0.47:097:26Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:304.49:504.83:17-0.43:26-0.37:087:26Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:094.110:294.73:59-0.34:02-0.27:067:27Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:483.811:084.54:41-0.14:380.07:057:28Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:273.511:504.35:240.15:150.27:047:29Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:103.36:090.45:560.47:027:29Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:354.112:573.16:590.66:430.67:017:30Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:264.01:523.07:540.77:370.76:597:31Third Quarter31Sat
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 12:37 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 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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