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 2h 13m 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 - Apr 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:354.36:584.012:090.212:450.16:587:32Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:174.37:364.212:550.11:210.16:567:33New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:544.38:124.41:360.01:540.06:557:33New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:294.28:464.52:150.02:250.06:547:34New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:024.19:194.62:520.02:550.06:527:35New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:353.99:524.63:280.03:250.16:517:36New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:093.710:274.64:050.13:550.26:507:36Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:443.511:034.54:430.24:280.36:487:37Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:213.311:444.45:240.35:050.46:477:38Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:043.26:090.55:470.56:467:39Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:314.412:553.17:000.66:380.56:457:39First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:264.31:553.17:580.67:400.56:437:40First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:284.43:013.29:000.58:490.46:427:41First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:344.54:073.610:000.39:590.26:417:42Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:364.65:084.110:550.111:06-0.16:407:43Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:354.86:044.611:46-0.26:387:43Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:294.96:575.212:07-0.412:34-0.56:377:44Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:215.07:485.61:04-0.71:21-0.86:367:45Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:114.98:385.91:59-0.82:07-0.96:357:46Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:024.89:296.12:53-0.92:54-0.96:337:46Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:524.510:206.03:47-0.83:42-0.86:327:47Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:454.211:135.74:42-0.64:32-0.66:317:48Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:403.95:38-0.45:26-0.26:307:49Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:095.412:403.76:38-0.16:240.16:297:49Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:095.01:463.57:410.27:290.46:287:50Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:134.62:553.48:450.38:400.66:277:51Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:184.34:013.59:460.49:500.66:267:52Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:204.24:593.710:400.410:530.66:247:53Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:144.15:474.011:260.311:460.56:237:53Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:014.06:294.212:050.36:227:54Waning Crescent30Fri
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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