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 (tomorrow) : 12:09 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 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 - Jan 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:213.612:353.86:140.46:520.27:175:13First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:203.61:303.57:190.67:400.27:175:14First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:173.72:253.28:240.68:270.37:175:14First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:113.83:193.09:260.69:130.37:175:15Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:004.04:103.010:200.59:570.27:175:16Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:464.24:563.011:090.410:400.17:175:17Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:284.45:403.011:520.211:210.07:175:18Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:084.66:213.112:320.17:175:18Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:474.77:003.212:02-0.11:110.07:175:19Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:254.87:403.312:42-0.21:48-0.17:175:20Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:044.98:193.41:22-0.32:26-0.27:175:21Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:434.99:003.42:03-0.33:04-0.27:175:22Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:234.89:443.52:46-0.33:42-0.27:175:23Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:054.610:323.73:32-0.24:23-0.37:165:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:514.411:243.84:23-0.15:06-0.37:165:25Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:414.15:200.05:53-0.37:165:26Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:214.012:363.86:240.16:44-0.37:165:27Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:234.31:373.57:340.17:40-0.47:155:28Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:274.52:423.48:460.08:40-0.57:155:29Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:314.83:483.39:55-0.19:41-0.67:155:30Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:325.14:513.410:58-0.310:40-0.77:145:31Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:305.35:493.511:55-0.511:37-0.87:145:32Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:245.46:443.712:47-0.67:135:32New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:155.47:353.812:32-0.91:36-0.67:135:33New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:045.38:243.91:24-0.92:23-0.67:125:34New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:505.19:123.92:14-0.83:07-0.67:125:35Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:354.79:593.83:03-0.63:50-0.47:115:36Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:194.310:463.83:52-0.34:31-0.37:115:37Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:033.911:353.74:420.05:12-0.17:105:38Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:473.55:350.25:530.17:095:39First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:263.612:353.16:320.56:370.27:095:40First Quarter31Mon
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 8:55 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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