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 1h 04m 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 - Aug 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:563.95:390.45:460.76:238:12Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:044.112:403.96:160.56:350.86:248:11Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:453.81:284.06:540.57:291.06:248:10Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:313.62:204.17:370.58:291.06:258:09Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:233.53:164.38:260.59:320.96:268:08Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:203.44:124.69:190.410:330.86:278:07Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:203.55:075.010:140.211:300.56:278:06Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:183.66:005.311:100.06:288:05Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:143.96:525.612:230.312:05-0.36:298:04Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:074.27:425.91:120.012:59-0.56:298:03New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:594.58:316.02:00-0.21:53-0.66:308:02New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:524.89:215.92:47-0.42:47-0.76:318:01New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:445.010:105.73:34-0.53:41-0.66:328:00Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:385.111:015.44:22-0.54:38-0.46:327:59Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:345.211:545.05:11-0.55:37-0.26:337:58Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:335.16:01-0.36:400.16:347:57First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:504.51:355.16:55-0.27:470.46:357:56First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:504.22:395.07:530.08:580.66:357:54First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:553.93:445.08:540.210:070.66:367:53First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:023.74:465.09:550.311:090.66:377:52Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:043.75:425.110:540.36:377:51Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:593.86:315.112:040.511:48 AM0.36:387:50Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:483.97:165.112:510.512:360.36:397:48Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:314.07:565.11:320.41:200.26:407:47Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:114.18:335.12:100.42:000.26:407:46Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:484.29:085.02:440.32:390.36:417:45Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:244.39:424.83:170.43:170.36:427:43Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:004.410:164.63:490.43:550.46:427:42Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:374.410:504.44:210.54:340.66:437:41Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:154.411:264.14:530.55:160.76:447:39Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:564.45:270.66:010.96:447:38Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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