34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

66°
H 74°
L 64°
NE
11mph
Low tide
8:17 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 32m at 8:17 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:47 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 5:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - May 1804

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:453.15:510.65:260.65:256:58Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:114.312:443.26:410.66:280.65:246:59Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:074.31:463.57:340.57:370.65:237:00Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:074.22:474.08:250.38:470.45:227:01Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:064.23:454.59:160.09:530.15:217:02Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:034.24:405.110:05-0.210:54-0.15:217:02Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:584.35:335.610:54-0.511:51-0.45:207:03Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:524.36:256.011:43-0.75:197:04New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:444.27:176.312:47-0.612:32-0.85:187:05New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:374.28:096.31:41-0.61:23-0.85:177:05New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:304.19:026.12:35-0.62:16-0.75:167:06Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:254.09:565.83:29-0.43:10-0.55:157:07Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:233.810:535.44:24-0.34:08-0.25:157:08Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:253.711:514.95:21-0.15:100.15:147:08First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:303.76:190.16:170.45:137:09First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:514.51:363.87:160.27:280.65:127:10First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:524.22:393.98:110.38:370.75:127:11First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:503.93:344.19:000.39:400.75:117:11Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:433.74:234.39:450.310:350.65:107:12Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:323.55:074.610:250.311:240.55:107:13Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:163.45:464.711:030.25:097:13Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:573.46:244.912:070.411:39 AM0.25:097:14Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:373.47:005.012:480.312:150.25:087:15Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:153.37:375.01:270.312:510.25:077:16Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:523.38:145.02:050.31:280.25:077:16Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:303.38:514.92:430.32:050.25:067:17Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:093.29:294.93:210.32:440.35:067:18Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:503.210:104.84:000.33:260.45:067:18Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:353.310:544.64:400.44:130.45:057:19Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:253.411:414.55:220.35:070.55:057:20Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:203.66:060.36:080.55:057:20Third Quarter31Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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