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 19m 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 - Dec 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:455.18:023.61:050.22:090.36:585:02Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:225.08:393.51:400.32:470.36:595:02Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:594.99:183.42:170.43:260.47:005:02Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:374.79:583.32:540.54:060.57:015:02Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:184.610:423.23:350.64:480.67:025:02Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:024.411:323.24:200.75:320.67:035:02Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:504.25:120.86:180.67:035:02Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:263.312:424.16:110.87:060.57:045:02Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:243.61:384.07:150.77:550.47:055:02Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:224.02:354.08:220.68:440.17:065:02Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:184.43:324.09:260.39:33-0.17:065:02Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:115.04:274.010:260.010:22-0.47:075:02Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:045.55:214.111:23-0.211:12-0.77:085:03Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:565.96:144.112:18-0.57:085:03New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:476.17:074.112:03-0.81:11-0.67:095:03New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:406.28:004.112:55-0.92:04-0.77:105:04New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:336.18:554.11:48-0.92:57-0.67:105:04Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:275.99:514.02:43-0.83:51-0.57:115:04Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:225.510:524.03:40-0.54:46-0.47:115:05Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:195.011:553.94:42-0.35:42-0.27:125:05First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:184.65:470.06:39-0.17:135:06First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:013.91:194.16:570.37:350.07:135:06First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:054.02:203.88:080.48:290.17:135:07First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:064.23:183.59:150.49:190.17:145:07Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:004.34:123.410:150.410:040.17:145:08Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:484.55:003.311:070.310:470.17:155:09Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:314.65:443.211:520.211:270.07:155:09Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:104.76:253.212:340.17:155:10Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:484.87:043.212:050.01:130.17:165:10Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:254.87:413.312:420.01:500.17:165:11Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:024.78:173.21:200.02:260.17:165:12Full Moon31Sat
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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