Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:01 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 4:05 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:573.64:444.79:540.211:040.66:238:12Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:563.55:374.810:480.311:580.66:248:11Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:493.56:244.911:370.36:258:10Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:373.67:064.912:450.512:230.26:258:09Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:203.77:465.01:260.41:050.26:268:08Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:593.88:225.02:040.41:450.26:278:07Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:373.98:585.02:400.32:230.26:278:06Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:143.99:324.93:140.33:010.26:288:05Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:514.010:064.73:470.33:390.36:298:04Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:284.110:414.64:190.34:180.46:308:03Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:064.111:174.44:520.34:590.56:308:02Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:484.211:584.25:270.45:450.66:318:01Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:344.36:050.46:360.76:328:00Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:434.01:264.46:490.47:350.86:337:59Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:353.82:254.67:390.38:390.86:337:58Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:353.73:274.98:360.29:470.66:347:56Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:403.84:295.29:380.110:510.46:357:55Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:443.95:295.610:40-0.211:500.26:357:54Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:464.26:275.911:41-0.46:367:53Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:454.57:216.112:45-0.112:40-0.66:377:52New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:404.98:136.11:36-0.31:37-0.76:387:51New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:345.19:046.02:26-0.52:33-0.76:387:49New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:285.39:545.83:15-0.53:28-0.66:397:48Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:215.410:445.44:03-0.54:23-0.46:407:47Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:155.311:364.94:51-0.45:20-0.16:407:46Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:115.25:40-0.26:190.26:417:44Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:294.51:095.06:320.17:220.66:427:43First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:264.12:114.87:260.38:290.86:427:42First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:283.83:134.78:250.59:350.96:437:40First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:323.64:144.79:250.710:360.96:447:39Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:323.65:084.710:220.711:290.96:457:38Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 7:03 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 76% 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 Waxing Gibbous (76% 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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