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 : 11:16 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 01m at 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 - Apr 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:085.09:335.62:52-1.03:05-0.96:577:32Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:574.710:225.63:45-0.93:51-0.86:567:33Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:464.411:135.44:38-0.64:38-0.56:557:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:374.05:32-0.35:26-0.26:537:34Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:065.012:323.66:290.06:190.16:527:35Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:024.71:323.37:300.37:170.46:517:36Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:024.42:383.28:340.58:210.66:497:37Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:064.13:443.29:360.59:290.76:487:37Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:084.04:443.310:330.510:320.66:477:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:034.05:343.511:210.511:270.56:467:39Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:514.06:173.812:020.46:447:40Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:334.16:564.112:140.412:380.26:437:40Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:124.17:324.412:560.21:120.16:427:41New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:474.18:074.61:360.11:440.06:407:42New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:224.18:414.82:140.02:150.06:397:43New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:574.09:164.92:510.02:470.06:387:43New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:333.99:524.93:290.03:200.06:377:44Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:103.810:315.04:090.03:560.06:367:45Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:513.611:144.94:510.14:360.16:347:46Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:363.55:380.25:210.26:337:47Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:034.912:293.46:300.26:140.26:327:47First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:594.81:303.47:290.37:170.36:317:48First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:014.72:383.68:310.28:270.36:307:49First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:084.73:473.99:340.19:410.16:297:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:144.74:514.310:32-0.110:50-0.16:277:50Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:154.85:504.811:26-0.311:54-0.36:267:51Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:124.86:445.312:17-0.56:257:52Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:064.87:355.612:53-0.51:05-0.76:247:53Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:574.78:245.81:48-0.61:51-0.76:237:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:464.69:125.92:40-0.72:37-0.76:227:54Full Moon30Thu
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 8:05 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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