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 4h 21m 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 - May 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:534.31:223.07:290.77:010.76:227:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:494.32:253.28:230.68:090.76:217:56Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:494.23:283.59:160.59:190.56:207:56Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:494.34:284.110:060.210:270.36:197:57Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:474.35:224.710:540.011:300.06:187:58Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:414.36:155.311:41-0.36:177:59Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:344.47:065.812:29-0.312:28-0.66:167:59New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:254.37:566.11:25-0.51:15-0.76:158:00New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:164.28:476.32:19-0.62:03-0.86:148:01New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:084.19:396.23:13-0.62:53-0.86:138:02New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:024.010:336.04:07-0.53:46-0.66:128:03Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:583.811:295.65:02-0.34:41-0.36:128:03Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:583.66:00-0.15:410.06:118:04Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:285.21:033.67:000.16:470.36:108:05First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:304.82:113.68:000.27:580.56:098:06First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:324.43:183.78:580.39:100.66:098:06First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:334.14:183.99:510.310:170.66:088:07First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:293.95:114.210:380.311:160.66:078:08Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:203.75:564.411:190.36:078:09Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:053.66:364.612:080.511:56 AM0.26:068:09Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:463.57:134.812:530.412:310.26:058:10Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:253.47:494.91:350.31:050.26:058:11Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:033.48:255.02:140.31:400.26:048:11Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:403.39:015.02:520.32:150.26:048:12Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:173.29:375.03:300.32:510.36:038:13Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:553.210:164.94:090.33:280.36:038:13Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:353.110:564.84:480.44:080.46:028:14Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:183.111:394.75:290.44:530.56:028:15Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:063.16:120.45:430.56:028:15Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:264.51:003.36:570.46:410.66:018:16Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:174.41:583.67:430.37:460.66:018:17Third Quarter31Sun
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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