Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 48m at 12:56 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:48 pm (4.9 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 - Jan 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:423.95:190.35:580.27:165:13Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:223.612:303.56:170.56:420.37:175:14Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:163.61:213.27:210.77:260.37:175:14Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:113.72:152.98:260.78:110.47:175:15Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:043.93:102.89:270.78:580.37:175:16Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:544.04:022.710:220.69:450.27:175:17Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:414.34:522.811:110.410:310.17:175:18Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:254.55:372.911:540.311:160.07:175:18Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:084.76:203.012:350.17:175:19New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:494.87:023.212:00-0.21:150.07:175:20New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:294.97:433.312:43-0.31:53-0.17:175:21New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:095.08:253.51:26-0.42:31-0.27:175:22New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:505.09:093.62:11-0.43:10-0.37:175:23Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:324.89:563.82:58-0.43:49-0.47:165:24Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:164.610:474.03:48-0.34:30-0.47:165:25Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:034.211:414.24:43-0.25:14-0.47:165:26First Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:553.85:440.06:02-0.47:165:27First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:414.312:523.56:520.16:55-0.47:155:28First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:444.51:563.28:050.27:54-0.47:155:29First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:504.73:053.19:180.18:56-0.47:155:30Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:544.94:123.110:250.09:59-0.57:145:31Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:555.15:143.211:25-0.211:00-0.67:145:32Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:515.26:103.412:18-0.37:135:33Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:435.27:013.51:06-0.47:135:33Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:315.27:493.712:49-0.71:51-0.57:125:34Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:165.08:353.71:38-0.62:33-0.47:125:35Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:584.79:193.82:25-0.53:12-0.47:115:36Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:394.410:023.83:11-0.33:50-0.37:115:37Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:184.010:453.73:57-0.14:26-0.17:105:38Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:573.611:303.74:440.15:010.07:095:39Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:373.25:340.45:380.27:095:40Third Quarter31Sat
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 4:22 pm — 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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