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 (tomorrow) : 2:17 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 29m at 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 - Apr 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:314.212:492.87:040.86:300.66:587:32Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:264.01:472.78:040.87:290.76:577:32Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:284.02:552.89:070.88:380.66:557:33Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:334.14:013.110:050.79:480.56:547:34Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:334.35:003.510:560.410:530.26:537:35Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:284.55:534.111:410.111:52-0.16:517:36Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:184.66:424.712:24-0.26:507:36Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:064.77:305.212:47-0.41:06-0.56:497:37New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:534.78:185.71:40-0.61:48-0.76:477:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:404.69:065.92:32-0.82:32-0.86:467:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:284.49:566.03:25-0.73:17-0.86:457:39Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:174.110:485.94:18-0.64:05-0.76:447:40Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:113.811:445.65:14-0.44:56-0.46:427:41Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:093.66:14-0.15:54-0.16:417:42First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:455.21:153.47:180.17:000.26:407:42First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:524.82:283.38:260.38:140.46:397:43First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:014.53:413.49:320.49:300.56:377:44First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:084.34:463.710:310.310:390.46:367:45Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:074.25:404.011:210.311:390.46:357:45Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:574.16:264.212:030.26:347:46Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:414.17:064.512:290.312:400.16:337:47Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:214.07:434.71:140.21:130.16:317:48Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:573.88:174.81:550.11:450.16:307:49Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:323.78:514.92:340.12:150.16:297:49Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:073.69:254.93:110.12:460.26:287:50Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:413.410:004.83:480.23:190.36:277:51Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:173.310:374.74:260.33:530.46:267:52Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:553.111:174.65:060.54:300.56:257:52Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:363.05:490.65:120.66:247:53Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:024.412:252.96:370.76:020.76:237:54Third Quarter30Thu
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 11:02 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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