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 49m 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 - Jul 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:383.83:324.88:44-0.29:480.46:048:27Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:393.74:335.29:39-0.310:560.26:048:27Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:423.65:325.610:36-0.46:048:26Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:453.66:305.812:000.111:34 AM-0.56:058:26Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:453.67:266.012:59-0.112:31-0.66:058:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:423.88:196.01:54-0.21:28-0.76:068:26New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:383.99:115.92:46-0.32:24-0.66:068:26New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:323.910:015.63:36-0.33:18-0.56:078:26Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:254.010:495.34:24-0.34:12-0.36:078:25Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:184.011:374.85:10-0.25:060.06:088:25Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:114.05:550.06:010.36:098:25Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:234.41:044.06:390.16:590.66:098:24First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:103.91:584.07:220.38:010.86:108:24First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:593.52:534.18:060.49:050.96:108:24First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:513.23:464.28:500.510:081.06:118:23First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:463.04:384.39:370.511:060.96:128:23Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:412.95:274.510:250.511:580.86:128:22Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:333.06:134.611:140.46:138:22Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:213.06:574.812:440.712:000.36:148:21Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:063.27:385.01:260.512:450.26:148:21Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:493.38:175.12:050.41:290.16:158:20Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:303.58:565.22:420.32:110.06:168:20Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:113.69:345.23:190.22:540.06:168:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:533.810:135.13:540.13:380.06:178:18Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:374.010:534.94:310.04:260.16:188:18Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:234.311:364.65:08-0.15:170.26:188:17Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:144.55:48-0.16:130.36:198:16Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:244.31:094.76:32-0.17:160.56:208:15Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:163.92:084.97:21-0.18:240.56:218:15Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:153.73:125.18:16-0.19:360.56:218:14Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:203.54:175.39:16-0.110:460.56:228:13Waning Crescent31Fri
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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