Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 31m at 12:55 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:36 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 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:524.95:053.911:070.310:56-0.16:595:02Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:365.35:514.011:550.011:39-0.37:005:02New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:215.66:374.012:43-0.17:015:02New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:075.97:254.012:23-0.41:31-0.37:025:02New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:556.08:144.01:10-0.52:20-0.37:025:02New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:455.99:063.92:00-0.53:11-0.37:035:02Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:385.810:023.92:52-0.54:05-0.27:045:02Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:345.511:033.93:49-0.35:00-0.17:055:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:335.14:52-0.15:580.07:055:02First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:093.912:354.76:010.16:570.07:065:02First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:184.11:384.47:140.37:540.07:075:02First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:244.32:414.18:280.38:49-0.17:085:03First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:264.63:403.99:360.39:40-0.17:085:03Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:214.84:353.710:370.210:28-0.17:095:03Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:115.05:263.611:300.111:13-0.17:105:04Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:565.16:123.512:190.07:105:04Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:395.26:553.51:030.07:115:04Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:195.17:363.412:35-0.11:440.07:115:05Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:585.08:163.41:150.02:240.17:125:05Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:374.98:553.31:540.03:040.17:125:06Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:164.79:363.22:330.13:430.27:135:06Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:554.510:173.23:140.34:220.37:135:07Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:354.211:023.13:560.45:010.47:145:07Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:174.011:503.24:430.55:410.47:145:08Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:023.85:350.76:220.47:155:08Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:423.312:503.66:330.77:050.47:155:09Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:363.61:423.47:360.77:510.37:155:10Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:303.92:383.38:400.68:380.17:165:10Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:244.33:333.39:410.49:28-0.17:165:11Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:164.74:283.410:380.110:18-0.47:165:12Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:075.15:223.511:32-0.17:165:12Waning 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 3:45 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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