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 1h 49m 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 - Oct 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:346.39:555.03:02-0.43:49-0.37:066:55Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:266.310:464.63:48-0.34:450.07:076:54Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:206.111:414.34:37-0.15:440.37:076:53Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:205.75:310.26:480.67:086:51Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:434.01:255.46:310.47:580.87:096:50Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:523.82:355.17:400.79:080.97:096:49Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:063.73:445.08:540.810:110.97:106:47Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:153.84:454.910:040.811:060.87:116:46Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:124.15:374.811:050.811:500.87:126:45Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:014.36:224.811:570.77:136:43Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:424.67:014.712:280.712:420.67:136:42Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:194.87:364.71:020.61:220.57:146:41New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:545.08:104.51:320.52:000.57:156:40New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:275.18:424.42:020.52:380.57:166:38New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:005.29:154.22:310.53:140.67:166:37New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:345.29:494.03:010.63:520.77:176:36Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:095.110:243.83:320.74:310.87:186:35Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:485.011:033.64:060.85:131.07:196:33Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:324.911:483.44:450.96:011.17:206:32Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:224.85:301.06:561.27:216:31First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:423.41:214.76:261.07:561.27:216:30First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:463.42:254.87:311.08:571.07:226:29First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:543.73:294.98:430.99:530.87:236:28First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:594.14:285.09:530.610:430.57:246:27Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:574.65:235.110:580.311:300.27:256:25Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:515.26:155.211:580.07:266:24Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:435.87:055.112:15-0.112:54-0.27:266:23Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:336.27:555.01:01-0.41:49-0.47:276:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:236.58:444.81:46-0.52:42-0.47:286:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:136.59:354.62:33-0.53:36-0.37:296:20Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:066.410:274.33:22-0.34:310.07:306:19Waning 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 10:08 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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