Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:47 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 36m at 4:59 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Mar 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:154.54:403.310:400.110:28-0.16:396:07Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:104.55:333.411:310.011:22-0.26:386:08Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:594.66:193.612:15-0.16:376:09Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:424.67:003.812:10-0.212:54-0.26:356:10New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:214.57:383.912:53-0.31:30-0.26:346:11New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:574.48:144.01:33-0.32:03-0.26:336:12New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:324.38:484.12:11-0.22:34-0.16:326:12New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:054.19:234.12:49-0.13:04-0.16:306:13Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:393.89:594.13:270.03:350.06:296:14Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:133.610:364.14:060.24:070.26:286:15Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:513.311:194.04:480.34:420.36:266:16Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:333.15:350.55:240.46:256:16First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:074.012:232.96:300.66:130.46:246:17First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:034.02:232.88:320.68:120.47:227:18First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:064.13:292.99:380.69:180.37:217:19First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:104.34:343.210:390.410:240.17:207:20Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:104.65:333.611:330.111:26-0.27:187:20Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:064.96:274.112:22-0.27:177:21Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:575.17:194.512:24-0.61:08-0.57:157:22Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:475.28:095.01:19-0.81:53-0.87:147:23Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:355.28:585.32:12-1.02:38-0.97:137:24Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:235.19:485.53:05-1.03:23-1.07:117:24Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:124.810:405.63:59-1.04:09-0.97:107:25Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:034.411:335.44:54-0.74:57-0.77:097:26Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:574.05:52-0.55:49-0.57:077:27Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:315.212:563.66:54-0.16:46-0.27:067:27Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:334.92:033.48:020.17:510.17:057:28Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:404.63:153.39:120.39:020.37:037:29Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:494.44:243.310:180.310:130.37:027:30Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:534.35:243.511:150.311:150.37:007:30Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:484.36:153.712:040.26:597:31Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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