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 2h 18m 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 - Jul 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:083.511:224.65:070.14:470.36:048:27Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:533.55:470.25:330.56:048:26Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:034.312:403.56:270.36:220.76:058:26Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:464.01:293.67:070.47:160.86:058:26Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:313.82:213.77:490.48:140.96:068:26Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:193.63:133.98:320.49:160.96:068:26Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:113.44:044.19:170.410:150.86:078:26Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:053.44:544.510:040.311:120.66:078:25Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:583.45:424.810:520.16:088:25Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:503.56:305.212:030.411:40 AM-0.16:088:25Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:413.67:175.512:520.212:29-0.36:098:25New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:313.88:045.71:400.01:18-0.46:098:24New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:214.08:515.82:27-0.22:08-0.56:108:24New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:114.19:405.83:14-0.42:59-0.66:118:23New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:034.310:295.74:01-0.43:53-0.56:118:23Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:574.411:205.44:49-0.54:49-0.46:128:23Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:544.55:38-0.55:48-0.26:138:22Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:135.012:544.66:30-0.46:520.16:138:22First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:094.61:574.77:23-0.38:010.36:148:21First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:094.33:014.88:19-0.29:120.46:158:21First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:123.94:044.99:16-0.210:210.46:158:20Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:153.75:035.110:13-0.111:240.36:168:19Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:163.65:585.211:08-0.16:178:19Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:133.66:485.212:210.312:01-0.16:178:18Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:043.77:345.31:110.212:49-0.16:188:17Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:503.78:175.21:560.11:35-0.16:198:17Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:343.88:575.22:380.12:180.06:198:16Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:153.89:355.03:170.12:590.16:208:15Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:553.810:124.83:540.23:390.26:218:14Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:343.810:494.64:300.24:200.36:228:14Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:143.811:254.35:050.35:020.56:228:13Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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