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 : 10:16 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 08m at 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 - Sep 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:294.97:595.81:22-0.21:27-0.46:457:37New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:205.18:475.72:09-0.32:19-0.46:457:36New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:095.29:335.42:54-0.33:10-0.36:467:35New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:575.210:185.13:38-0.23:59-0.16:477:33Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:445.111:034.74:210.04:490.26:477:32Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:325.011:494.35:040.25:400.56:487:31Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:214.85:470.46:330.86:497:29First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:374.01:144.66:330.77:311.06:507:28First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:293.72:114.57:240.88:331.16:507:27First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:283.53:114.48:201.09:351.26:517:25First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:283.54:084.59:191.010:311.16:527:24First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:263.65:004.610:160.911:191.06:527:22Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:173.85:464.711:070.86:537:21Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:024.06:284.912:010.811:54 AM0.66:547:20Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:434.37:075.012:390.612:380.46:547:18Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:234.67:455.11:150.51:200.36:557:17Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:024.98:235.21:500.32:010.16:567:15Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:425.19:015.12:260.22:440.16:567:14Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:235.39:425.03:020.13:280.16:577:13Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:065.410:254.83:410.14:140.26:587:11Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:535.511:124.64:230.15:040.36:587:10Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:455.45:090.16:000.46:597:08Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:044.412:425.46:010.27:020.67:007:07Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:034.21:465.37:000.38:090.77:017:06Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:104.12:545.38:070.49:180.67:017:04Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:214.24:015.39:170.410:220.57:027:03Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:294.45:045.410:260.311:200.37:037:01Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:304.76:005.511:280.17:037:00Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:255.06:525.512:110.212:250.07:046:59Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:155.37:395.512:580.01:18-0.17:056:57New Moon30Sun
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 7:08 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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