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 3h 47m 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 - Apr 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:004.26:243.712:130.36:587:32Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:434.27:033.912:180.312:500.26:567:33Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:204.17:394.21:010.21:220.16:557:33Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:554.18:134.41:410.11:520.16:547:34Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:284.08:454.62:190.02:200.06:527:35Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:003.99:184.72:550.02:490.06:517:36Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:333.79:514.73:310.13:180.16:507:36Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:063.510:264.74:080.23:490.26:487:37Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:413.311:044.74:470.34:230.36:477:38Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:213.111:494.65:300.45:020.46:467:39Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:073.06:180.55:480.46:457:40Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:404.51:032.97:140.66:460.56:437:40Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:414.42:093.08:170.67:540.56:427:41Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:474.53:203.39:200.59:080.36:417:42Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:534.64:263.710:180.310:210.16:397:43Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:554.75:264.311:110.011:27-0.26:387:43Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:524.86:214.911:59-0.36:377:44Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:454.87:135.512:28-0.512:46-0.66:367:45New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:364.88:035.91:25-0.71:31-0.86:357:46New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:264.68:536.12:19-0.82:17-0.86:337:46New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:154.49:436.03:13-0.73:03-0.86:327:47New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:054.110:345.84:06-0.63:50-0.66:317:48Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:573.811:265.55:00-0.34:40-0.36:307:49Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:523.55:560.05:340.06:297:50Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:235.112:533.36:560.26:330.46:287:50First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:234.62:003.27:590.47:400.66:277:51First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:274.33:093.29:010.68:530.76:267:52First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:314.14:123.49:580.610:010.86:247:53First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:294.05:053.610:460.511:000.76:237:53Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:193.95:503.911:270.411:520.66:227:54Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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