34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

71°
H 73°
L 47°
WSW
19mph
Low tide
3:37 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 3:37 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:27 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 5:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1759

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:264.110:575.34:21-0.54:17-0.56:026:36Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:223.811:555.05:20-0.25:10-0.26:016:36First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:243.56:230.16:110.16:006:37First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:594.71:333.37:300.37:180.45:586:38First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:064.42:443.38:370.48:300.55:576:39First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:124.33:473.49:380.49:360.55:566:39Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:104.24:413.610:290.410:330.45:546:40Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:014.25:263.811:120.311:220.35:536:41Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:444.26:064.111:500.25:526:42Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:224.26:424.312:050.212:230.15:506:42Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:584.17:164.512:450.112:540.15:496:43Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:324.17:494.61:220.01:240.05:486:44Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:054.08:224.71:590.01:540.05:466:45Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:393.88:564.72:350.12:250.15:456:45Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:133.69:324.73:130.12:570.25:446:46Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:503.510:114.73:520.23:320.35:436:47Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:313.310:554.64:350.34:130.45:416:48Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:183.211:474.55:230.45:000.45:406:48Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:143.16:180.55:580.55:396:49Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:464.51:193.27:180.57:050.45:386:50Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:514.52:273.58:200.38:170.35:376:51Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:564.63:314.09:180.19:270.15:356:51Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:584.74:314.510:12-0.210:33-0.25:346:52Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:554.95:265.111:02-0.411:33-0.55:336:53Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:494.96:185.511:50-0.75:326:54New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:414.97:095.912:30-0.712:38-0.85:316:54New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:324.77:596.11:24-0.81:25-0.95:306:55New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:224.58:506.02:18-0.82:12-0.85:296:56Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:144.39:415.83:11-0.63:00-0.65:286:57Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:074.010:345.54:06-0.43:51-0.35:276:58Waxing Crescent30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658559)

Common Questions About Wilmington Beach, NC Tides

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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 11% 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 Waxing Crescent (11% 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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