Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 08m at 1:37 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:20 am (3.1 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 - Feb 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:504.65:103.011:190.010:53-0.27:085:42Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:434.76:013.112:090.07:075:43Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:304.76:473.312:52-0.17:065:44Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:124.77:283.412:31-0.31:31-0.27:055:45Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:514.68:063.51:14-0.32:07-0.27:055:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:274.58:433.61:54-0.32:40-0.27:045:47Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:014.39:193.62:33-0.23:11-0.17:035:47Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:354.09:563.73:12-0.13:42-0.17:025:48Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:083.710:333.73:520.14:120.07:015:49Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:433.411:143.74:340.34:440.17:005:50Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:213.111:593.75:210.45:190.26:595:51Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:062.86:130.66:010.36:585:52Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:513.812:592.67:150.76:520.36:575:53Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:513.92:012.68:230.67:510.26:565:54Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:544.13:082.69:290.58:550.16:555:55Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:564.44:122.910:290.39:59-0.26:545:56Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:544.75:103.211:210.010:59-0.56:535:57Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:475.06:033.612:08-0.36:525:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:375.36:544.112:53-0.66:515:59New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:255.37:444.512:49-1.01:36-0.86:506:00New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:125.38:344.81:43-1.12:20-0.96:496:01New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:595.09:255.02:36-1.13:03-1.06:476:01Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:474.610:175.03:31-0.93:48-0.96:466:02Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:364.211:125.04:28-0.64:35-0.76:456:03Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:303.75:28-0.35:26-0.56:446:04First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:114.812:303.36:350.06:22-0.26:436:05First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:164.61:383.07:470.27:270.06:426:06First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:264.42:512.89:000.38:370.16:406:07First Quarter28Fri
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 4:28 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 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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