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 5h 00m 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 - Mar 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:344.34:002.910:060.39:450.16:396:07Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:354.34:583.111:010.210:440.16:386:08Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:274.45:473.311:470.111:350.06:376:09Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:124.46:293.512:270.06:356:10Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:514.47:073.712:20-0.11:010.06:346:11Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:264.47:423.91:00-0.21:33-0.16:336:12Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:594.38:154.11:38-0.22:02-0.16:316:12Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:314.18:484.22:14-0.12:30-0.16:306:13Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:033.910:214.23:51-0.13:580.07:297:14Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:353.610:564.24:280.14:270.17:287:15Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:083.411:344.25:080.24:580.27:267:16Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:463.15:500.45:340.37:257:17Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:174.112:292.96:400.56:170.37:247:17Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:084.11:232.77:380.77:110.47:227:18Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:094.12:282.78:450.78:160.37:217:19Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:174.33:392.99:530.69:270.27:197:20Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:244.54:473.210:540.310:38-0.17:187:20Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:264.75:473.711:470.011:42-0.47:177:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:215.06:424.312:35-0.37:157:22Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:125.17:344.812:41-0.71:20-0.67:147:23New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:015.28:245.31:37-0.92:04-0.87:137:24New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:495.09:135.62:31-1.02:48-0.97:117:24New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:374.810:035.73:25-1.03:32-0.97:107:25Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:254.410:555.64:19-0.84:18-0.87:097:26Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:164.011:485.35:14-0.55:06-0.57:077:27Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:103.66:13-0.25:58-0.27:067:27First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:475.01:123.27:170.16:570.17:057:28First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:514.62:213.08:260.48:050.47:037:29First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:004.43:353.09:350.59:190.57:027:30First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:084.24:423.210:380.510:290.57:007:30Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:094.25:383.411:300.411:280.46:597:31Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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