Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 12:56 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 35m at 7:20 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Aug 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:513.88:245.62:020.21:38-0.36:238:12Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:394.19:095.72:440.02:28-0.46:248:11Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:284.39:545.53:26-0.23:20-0.46:248:10Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:184.610:405.34:09-0.34:13-0.36:258:09Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:104.811:284.94:52-0.35:09-0.16:268:08Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:054.95:37-0.36:090.16:268:08Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:194.51:045.06:25-0.27:140.36:278:07Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:154.12:065.17:18-0.18:250.56:288:06Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:163.73:115.18:150.09:370.66:298:05Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:233.54:175.29:170.110:470.66:298:04Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:313.45:195.210:200.111:480.56:308:02Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:353.56:155.311:210.16:318:01Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:313.67:065.312:420.412:170.16:328:00Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:223.87:515.31:290.31:080.06:327:59New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:073.98:335.22:110.31:540.16:337:58New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:494.19:115.12:490.22:370.16:347:57New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:284.29:474.93:240.33:190.26:347:56New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:064.210:224.63:570.34:000.46:357:55Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:444.310:564.34:290.44:410.56:367:53Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:234.311:324.05:000.55:240.76:377:52Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:044.35:330.66:100.96:377:51Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:103.712:494.36:080.77:021.16:387:50First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:523.41:404.36:490.88:011.26:397:49First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:433.22:374.47:370.89:071.26:397:47First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:423.13:384.58:340.810:121.26:407:46First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:463.24:384.89:350.711:091.06:417:45Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:483.45:335.110:360.56:417:44Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:453.76:245.412:000.711:34 AM0.26:427:42Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:384.17:125.612:450.412:29-0.16:437:41Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:284.57:595.81:280.21:23-0.36:447:40Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:174.98:455.72:10-0.12:15-0.46:447:38Full Moon31Sun
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 10:08 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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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