Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 10:01 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:54 pm (4.5 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 - Nov 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:274.86:424.512:040.512:320.57:316:18Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:055.16:204.512:390.412:130.46:325:17Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:435.36:594.512:140.212:540.26:335:16Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:225.57:394.512:500.11:360.16:345:15Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:025.78:204.41:280.02:190.16:355:14Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:455.79:054.32:090.03:050.16:365:14Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:325.79:544.22:530.13:540.26:375:13Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:235.510:484.13:420.24:470.36:385:12Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:195.411:504.04:370.35:450.46:395:11Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:215.25:400.46:470.46:405:10Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:584.11:265.06:500.57:490.36:415:10Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:074.32:324.98:030.48:490.26:425:09Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:124.63:344.89:140.39:440.06:425:08Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:115.04:324.810:180.110:35-0.16:435:08Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:055.45:254.811:150.011:22-0.26:445:07Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:555.66:144.712:08-0.16:455:07New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:425.87:014.512:07-0.312:58-0.26:465:06New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:275.87:474.412:51-0.31:45-0.16:475:06New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:105.78:314.21:34-0.12:310.06:485:05New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:535.59:164.02:160.03:160.16:495:05Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:375.210:013.82:580.24:020.36:505:04Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:214.910:493.63:420.54:480.56:515:04Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:084.611:403.54:290.75:370.76:525:04Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:584.35:200.96:270.86:535:03First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:363.412:514.16:181.07:180.86:545:03First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:343.51:463.97:211.08:060.76:555:03First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:303.72:393.98:241.08:520.66:555:02First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:214.03:293.99:210.89:340.56:565:02Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:074.34:173.910:130.610:150.36:575:02Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:504.75:014.011:010.410:550.16:585:02Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 1:27 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 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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