Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:37 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 7:08 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:084.73:213.49:270.19:15-0.37:175:13Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:074.94:223.310:320.010:10-0.47:175:14Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:025.15:193.311:29-0.111:03-0.47:175:15Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:535.26:113.312:20-0.27:175:15Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:415.26:593.31:07-0.27:175:16Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:275.17:443.412:41-0.41:51-0.27:175:17Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:105.08:273.41:26-0.32:33-0.17:175:18Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:514.89:093.42:10-0.23:12-0.17:175:19Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:304.59:503.32:52-0.13:500.07:175:20Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:094.210:333.33:350.14:270.17:175:20Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:473.911:173.34:200.35:030.27:175:21Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:273.65:080.45:390.37:175:22Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:043.412:103.36:010.66:180.37:175:23Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:543.512:573.07:000.77:000.37:165:24Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:483.61:512.88:050.77:470.37:165:25Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:433.92:492.79:090.68:390.27:165:26Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:374.13:472.710:080.59:320.07:165:27Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:304.44:422.911:010.210:26-0.27:155:28Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:204.85:343.111:490.011:18-0.47:155:29Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:095.16:243.312:36-0.27:145:30New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:575.37:133.612:10-0.71:20-0.47:145:31New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:455.48:023.81:01-0.82:05-0.67:145:32New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:325.48:524.11:53-0.92:49-0.77:135:33Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:195.29:444.32:46-0.93:33-0.87:135:34Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:084.810:384.43:41-0.84:19-0.77:125:35Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:584.411:364.54:39-0.55:07-0.77:125:36Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:523.95:42-0.35:57-0.57:115:37First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:374.512:513.56:500.06:52-0.47:105:38First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:414.51:553.18:030.17:51-0.37:105:39First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:474.53:042.99:160.28:54-0.27:095:40Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:514.64:102.910:220.19:56-0.27:085:41Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:22 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 95% 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 (95% 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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