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 3h 44m 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 - Nov 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:063.91:385.06:560.78:030.66:315:18Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:144.12:425.08:080.59:010.46:325:17Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:184.63:435.19:170.39:550.16:335:16Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:175.14:405.210:210.010:45-0.26:345:15Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:115.65:345.211:20-0.211:34-0.46:355:15Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:036.06:265.112:16-0.46:365:14New Moon6Fri
7Sat6:546.27:165.012:21-0.51:10-0.46:375:13New Moon7Sat
8Sun7:446.38:064.81:08-0.52:02-0.46:385:12New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:346.28:574.51:56-0.42:54-0.26:385:11Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:246.09:494.32:44-0.23:470.06:395:11Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:165.610:434.03:350.14:420.26:405:10Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:105.211:423.84:280.45:390.56:415:09Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:084.85:260.76:380.66:425:09First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:463.71:084.56:300.97:360.76:435:08First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:503.72:084.37:371.08:300.86:445:07First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:493.83:034.28:411.09:180.76:455:07First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:404.03:534.19:380.99:590.66:465:06Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:254.34:374.110:280.810:370.56:475:06Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:064.55:174.111:130.611:120.46:485:05Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:434.85:564.111:540.511:460.36:495:05Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:205.06:334.012:340.36:505:04Full Moon21Sat
22Sun6:565.27:104.012:210.21:120.26:515:04Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:325.37:483.912:560.11:510.26:525:04Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:105.38:273.91:320.12:310.26:535:03Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:505.39:103.82:110.13:140.26:535:03Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:345.39:563.72:530.23:590.36:545:03Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:225.110:483.73:400.24:480.36:555:02Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:145.011:473.74:330.35:410.36:565:02Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:124.85:340.46:370.36:575:02Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:513.91:144.76:430.47:350.16:585:02Third Quarter30Mon
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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