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 43m 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 - Jan 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:454.84:013.710:03-0.19:56-0.57:175:13Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:425.14:593.611:03-0.210:50-0.67:175:14Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:365.35:543.711:58-0.311:41-0.67:175:15Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:265.46:443.712:49-0.47:175:15New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:145.47:333.712:30-0.61:36-0.47:175:16New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:595.38:193.61:18-0.62:21-0.47:175:17New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:435.09:043.62:04-0.43:04-0.37:175:18Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:264.89:483.52:49-0.33:46-0.27:175:19Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:084.410:333.43:34-0.14:270.07:175:20Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:504.111:203.44:200.15:080.17:175:20Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:333.75:090.45:480.27:175:21First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:093.412:183.46:030.56:310.37:175:22First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:023.41:073.27:020.77:150.37:175:23First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:563.52:013.08:060.78:020.37:165:24First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:503.72:572.99:080.68:510.27:165:25Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:424.03:512.910:040.59:400.17:165:26Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:314.34:423.010:550.310:28-0.17:165:27Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:174.65:313.211:420.011:16-0.37:155:28Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:034.96:173.412:26-0.27:155:29Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:475.17:033.612:03-0.51:09-0.47:145:30Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:325.37:493.812:50-0.71:52-0.57:145:31Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:175.38:373.91:38-0.82:35-0.67:145:32Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:035.29:264.12:28-0.83:19-0.77:135:33Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:515.010:184.23:20-0.84:05-0.77:135:34Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:414.711:144.34:15-0.64:53-0.77:125:35Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:344.35:15-0.45:43-0.67:125:36Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:144.312:313.96:21-0.26:38-0.57:115:37Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:184.41:343.57:320.07:37-0.47:105:38Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:244.52:413.38:440.08:38-0.47:105:39Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:294.63:483.29:530.09:39-0.47:095:40Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:294.74:493.310:54-0.110:37-0.47:085:41Waning Crescent31Sun
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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