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 4h 57m 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 - Oct 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:233.812:594.86:140.87:231.17:066:55Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:193.71:594.97:100.88:261.07:076:54Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:233.83:045.08:150.89:300.97:076:52Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:304.04:085.29:240.610:300.67:086:51Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:344.35:085.410:300.311:240.37:096:50Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:334.86:045.611:330.07:106:48Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:285.36:565.812:140.012:31-0.37:106:47New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:215.87:475.71:02-0.21:27-0.47:116:46New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:126.18:375.61:49-0.42:21-0.57:126:44New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:036.39:275.42:35-0.53:15-0.47:136:43New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:546.310:185.03:22-0.44:10-0.27:136:42Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:476.111:114.64:11-0.25:060.07:146:41Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:425.85:020.16:050.37:156:39Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:074.312:405.45:570.47:070.67:166:38First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:104.01:435.16:580.78:130.87:176:37First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:173.82:494.88:050.99:170.97:176:36First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:243.83:524.79:131.010:140.97:186:34First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:254.04:474.610:160.911:030.87:196:33Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:164.15:364.611:110.911:450.77:206:32Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:004.46:184.611:580.77:216:31Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:394.66:554.612:220.612:400.67:226:30Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:154.87:314.612:550.51:190.57:226:29Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:505.08:054.51:270.51:570.57:236:27Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:245.28:394.41:580.42:340.47:246:26Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:585.29:144.32:300.43:110.47:256:25Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:345.39:504.23:020.43:500.57:266:24Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:125.210:294.03:370.54:310.67:276:23Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:535.211:123.84:150.65:150.77:286:22Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:405.14:580.66:050.87:286:21Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:023.712:335.05:480.77:010.87:296:20Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:013.71:335.06:480.78:020.77:306:19Third Quarter31Sat
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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