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 50m 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 - May 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:424.07:074.512:330.412:400.26:217:55Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:203.97:434.71:150.31:130.16:207:56New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:563.98:174.81:540.21:450.16:197:57New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:323.88:514.92:320.12:170.16:187:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:073.79:254.93:090.12:490.16:177:58New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:423.610:004.93:460.13:220.26:177:59Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:193.410:384.94:250.23:580.36:168:00Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:593.311:204.85:050.34:380.46:158:00Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:443.25:500.45:230.46:148:01Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:074.712:363.26:390.46:160.56:138:02First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:004.61:363.37:320.47:190.56:128:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:594.52:403.68:290.38:280.46:118:03First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:024.53:444.09:250.19:400.36:118:04First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:044.54:454.510:19-0.110:480.06:108:05Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:044.65:425.111:11-0.411:51-0.26:098:06Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:014.66:365.612:01-0.66:088:06Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:564.67:285.912:50-0.512:51-0.86:088:07Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:494.58:196.21:46-0.61:40-0.86:078:08Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:414.49:106.22:41-0.72:29-0.86:078:09Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:334.210:016.03:34-0.63:19-0.76:068:09Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:274.010:545.74:27-0.54:10-0.46:058:10Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:223.811:475.35:22-0.35:04-0.16:058:11Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:203.66:17-0.16:010.26:048:12Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:424.91:223.57:130.17:030.56:048:12Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:404.52:263.58:100.38:100.76:038:13Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:394.23:273.69:040.49:170.86:038:14Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:363.94:223.89:530.410:190.86:028:14Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:293.75:114.010:370.411:150.76:028:15Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:173.65:544.311:170.36:028:16Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:013.66:334.512:040.611:54 AM0.26:018:16Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:423.67:114.812:480.412:300.26:018:17Waning Crescent31Mon
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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