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 1h 30m 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 - Feb 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:275.67:464.112:44-1.11:45-0.87:075:42New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:185.68:394.41:40-1.22:32-0.97:075:43New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:075.39:324.52:35-1.13:19-0.97:065:44Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:574.910:264.63:31-0.94:06-0.87:055:45Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:474.411:224.54:29-0.64:53-0.77:045:46Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:403.95:30-0.35:43-0.57:035:47First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:214.412:363.46:350.06:35-0.27:035:48First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:234.31:393.07:450.27:320.07:025:49First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:274.22:452.88:560.48:330.17:015:50First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:304.23:502.710:010.49:330.27:005:51Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:274.24:472.810:570.310:290.16:595:52Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:184.25:362.911:440.211:180.06:585:52Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:034.36:183.112:240.16:575:53Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:434.46:563.312:02-0.11:000.06:565:54Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:194.47:323.412:43-0.21:34-0.16:555:55Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:534.48:073.61:21-0.22:05-0.16:545:56Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:264.38:413.71:58-0.22:35-0.16:535:57Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:584.29:163.82:34-0.23:04-0.16:525:58Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:304.09:513.93:12-0.13:33-0.16:515:59Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:043.710:304.03:520.04:040.06:506:00Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:413.411:134.14:360.24:390.06:486:01Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:253.25:260.35:200.06:476:02Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:044.112:163.06:240.46:100.06:466:03Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:034.21:182.87:310.47:110.06:456:03Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:104.42:282.98:430.48:19-0.16:446:04Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:194.63:393.19:510.29:29-0.36:426:05Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:244.94:443.410:51-0.110:36-0.66:416:06Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:235.25:433.911:44-0.411:38-0.96:406:07Waning Crescent28Thu
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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