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 6h 02m at 11:16 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:59 am (3.1 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 - Sep 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:063.912:424.46:060.76:531.06:457:37Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:523.71:344.56:510.77:511.16:467:35Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:463.62:334.67:430.78:561.06:467:34Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:473.63:354.98:420.610:000.96:477:33Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:513.74:365.19:450.410:590.76:487:31Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:534.05:345.510:470.211:530.46:497:30Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:524.36:285.811:47-0.16:497:29Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:474.87:206.012:430.112:44-0.46:507:27New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:405.28:106.01:31-0.21:39-0.66:517:26New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:325.58:595.92:18-0.42:34-0.66:517:24New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:235.89:495.73:05-0.53:29-0.56:527:23Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:165.810:405.33:52-0.54:24-0.36:537:22Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:115.811:334.94:41-0.35:22-0.16:537:20Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:085.65:32-0.16:240.36:547:19First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:294.51:095.46:260.27:300.66:557:17First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:314.12:145.27:260.48:390.76:557:16First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:393.93:205.08:310.69:460.86:567:15First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:473.84:244.99:380.710:470.86:577:13Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:493.95:204.910:390.711:380.86:577:12Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:424.06:084.911:330.66:587:10Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:274.26:505.012:220.712:200.66:597:09Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:084.47:285.01:010.61:020.57:007:08Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:444.68:044.91:350.51:410.47:007:06Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:194.78:374.92:070.52:190.47:017:05Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:544.89:104.72:380.52:550.47:027:03Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:284.99:444.63:080.53:320.57:027:02Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:034.910:184.33:390.64:100.67:037:01Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:394.910:544.14:110.64:510.87:046:59Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:204.911:353.94:460.75:350.97:056:58Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:064.85:260.86:251.07:056:57Third Quarter30Wed
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 2:07 am — 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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