Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 15m at 10:47 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:42 pm (4.6 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 - Jun 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:223.57:474.91:290.31:060.16:018:17New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:003.58:245.12:090.21:410.16:008:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:393.59:015.12:480.12:180.16:008:19New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:183.49:395.13:270.12:560.16:008:19New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:583.410:195.14:060.13:360.16:008:20Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:413.411:025.04:480.14:190.26:008:20Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:293.411:494.95:310.15:080.25:598:21Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:213.56:180.16:030.35:598:21Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:404.71:193.77:070.17:050.45:598:22First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:364.62:214.07:590.08:140.45:598:22First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:354.43:244.48:53-0.19:250.35:598:23First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:364.34:254.89:47-0.310:340.15:598:23Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:384.25:235.310:41-0.511:38-0.15:598:23Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:374.16:185.611:33-0.65:598:24Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:344.17:125.912:38-0.312:26-0.75:598:24Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:304.18:036.01:35-0.41:17-0.75:598:24Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:234.08:546.02:28-0.52:09-0.76:008:25Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:164.09:445.83:20-0.53:00-0.56:008:25Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:083.910:335.54:10-0.43:51-0.36:008:25Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:013.811:225.15:00-0.24:43-0.16:008:26Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:543.75:49-0.15:360.26:008:26Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:124.712:493.66:380.16:320.56:008:26Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:014.31:463.67:260.27:320.76:018:26Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:524.02:423.78:130.38:350.86:018:26Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:443.73:363.88:590.49:370.96:018:26Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:363.54:264.09:420.410:360.86:028:26Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:273.35:134.310:250.411:290.76:028:27Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:163.35:564.511:070.36:028:27Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:023.36:384.812:170.611:48 AM0.26:038:27Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:463.37:185.01:010.412:290.16:038:27New Moon30Wed
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 2:14 pm — 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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