34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

77°
H -°
L 59°
E
4mph
Low tide
5:55 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 11m at 5:55 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:50 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:29 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1809

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:033.712:474.46:000.77:061.15:486:42Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:583.51:464.36:540.98:081.25:496:40Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:583.42:454.47:510.99:071.25:506:39Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:583.53:394.58:500.99:581.05:506:38Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:523.64:274.69:440.710:430.95:516:36Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:413.95:104.810:330.611:230.75:526:35Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:254.25:515.011:190.45:526:34Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:064.56:305.112:000.512:030.25:536:32New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:474.87:095.212:360.312:460.15:546:31New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:285.17:485.21:120.11:290.05:546:29New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:105.38:295.11:500.02:140.05:556:28Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:545.59:124.92:29-0.13:020.15:566:27Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:425.59:594.73:11-0.13:520.25:576:25Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:335.510:514.43:570.04:470.45:576:24Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:305.411:494.24:490.15:480.55:586:22First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:335.35:470.26:550.65:596:21First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:554.11:415.36:530.38:040.65:596:20First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:064.12:495.38:030.39:100.56:006:18Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:154.33:525.39:130.310:090.46:016:17Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:174.64:495.410:160.111:010.26:016:15Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:134.95:415.411:140.011:480.16:026:14Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:045.26:285.412:060.06:036:13Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:505.37:125.212:320.012:550.06:046:11Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:345.47:545.01:120.01:400.06:046:10Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:165.48:354.81:520.12:250.26:056:08Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:575.39:154.52:300.23:080.46:066:07Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:385.29:554.23:070.43:520.66:066:06Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:215.010:384.03:460.64:370.86:076:04Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:074.711:243.74:270.85:271.16:086:03Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat11:574.55:141.06:211.26:096:02Third Quarter30Sat
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 74% 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 Gibbous (74% 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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