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 3h 01m 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 - Jan 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:365.56:533.812:58-0.57:175:13Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:255.77:444.012:42-0.81:46-0.67:175:14Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:145.78:354.11:33-0.92:35-0.77:175:15Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:045.69:284.12:25-0.93:24-0.77:175:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:565.410:254.23:20-0.84:15-0.77:175:16Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:505.011:244.24:18-0.65:07-0.67:175:17Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:464.65:21-0.36:02-0.57:175:18Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:284.212:464.26:28-0.16:58-0.47:175:19Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:334.31:493.87:400.17:56-0.37:175:20Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:384.42:533.58:510.18:54-0.37:175:21Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:394.53:543.49:570.19:49-0.37:175:22Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:354.64:513.310:560.010:40-0.37:175:22Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:254.75:423.311:47-0.111:28-0.37:175:23Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:114.86:283.412:33-0.17:165:24New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:534.87:103.412:12-0.31:14-0.27:165:25New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:334.87:503.412:54-0.31:53-0.27:165:26New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:114.78:283.41:33-0.32:29-0.27:155:27New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:474.59:053.42:12-0.23:05-0.17:155:28Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:234.39:433.42:51-0.13:39-0.17:155:29Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:594.110:223.43:300.04:140.07:145:30Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:363.911:043.44:120.24:490.17:145:31Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:153.611:503.44:570.35:260.27:145:32First Quarter22Thu
23Fri11:593.45:470.56:080.27:135:33First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:403.512:493.26:450.56:540.17:135:34First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:363.71:453.07:480.57:460.17:125:35First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:344.02:463.08:540.48:42-0.17:115:36Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:334.33:473.19:560.29:40-0.37:115:37Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:294.74:463.310:53-0.110:36-0.67:105:38Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:245.15:413.611:46-0.411:32-0.97:105:39Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:165.46:353.912:36-0.77:095:40Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:075.67:274.212:27-1.11:25-0.97:085:41Full Moon31Sat
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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