Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 23m at 5:50 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Sep 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:014.47:335.71:010.112:55-0.26:457:37Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:524.78:215.71:480.01:47-0.26:457:36Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:404.89:055.52:320.02:37-0.26:467:35Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:254.99:485.23:130.03:250.06:477:33Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:104.910:294.83:520.14:110.26:487:32Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:534.911:104.44:300.24:580.46:487:31Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:374.811:524.05:080.45:470.76:497:29Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:244.65:470.66:391.06:507:28Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:373.71:144.56:290.87:371.26:507:27Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:273.42:114.47:171.08:401.36:517:25Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:263.33:114.48:131.19:441.36:527:24Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:283.34:114.59:131.010:411.26:527:22Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:283.45:044.710:120.911:291.06:537:21Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:203.65:514.911:060.86:547:20Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:063.96:345.112:110.811:55 AM0.56:547:18Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:494.27:145.212:490.612:410.36:557:17New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:304.67:545.31:250.41:260.16:567:15New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:114.98:345.32:010.22:100.06:567:14New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:535.29:145.22:370.12:560.06:577:13New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:375.59:575.03:150.03:440.06:587:11Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:245.610:434.83:560.04:350.16:597:10Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:145.611:324.54:390.05:290.36:597:08Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:095.65:270.16:300.57:007:07First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:284.21:115.56:220.37:370.77:017:06First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:324.02:185.47:250.48:480.77:017:04First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:433.93:295.38:350.59:570.77:027:03First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:564.04:355.49:470.510:590.67:037:01Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:024.25:355.410:550.311:520.47:037:00Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:594.56:285.411:550.27:046:59Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:504.87:155.412:390.312:480.17:056:57Full Moon30Fri
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 8:40 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 90% 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 (90% 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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