34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

66°
H -°
L 58°
NNE
7mph
Low tide
4:38 am

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 4h 14m at 4:38 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:27 am (5.9 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 - Jul 1810

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:093.57:325.01:160.212:510.05:077:30New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:483.68:094.91:540.11:290.15:077:30New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:273.68:454.82:310.12:080.25:077:30New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:053.69:204.73:060.22:460.25:087:30Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:443.69:564.53:410.23:260.45:087:30Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:253.610:344.34:160.24:080.55:097:30Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:083.711:144.14:520.24:540.65:097:29Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:553.811:593.95:310.25:460.75:107:29First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:464.06:130.26:440.75:107:29First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:503.81:424.37:000.17:480.75:117:29First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:463.72:404.67:530.08:530.55:127:29First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:473.73:385.08:48-0.29:560.35:127:28Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:483.84:365.49:46-0.410:560.05:137:28Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:493.95:315.710:43-0.611:52-0.25:137:27Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:474.26:256.011:40-0.85:147:27Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:444.47:186.112:45-0.512:37-0.95:157:27Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:394.68:106.11:37-0.61:33-0.95:157:26Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:354.79:025.92:28-0.72:29-0.85:167:26Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:304.89:545.53:18-0.73:25-0.65:177:25Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:274.810:465.14:09-0.64:24-0.35:177:25Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:254.711:414.65:00-0.55:250.05:187:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:264.75:52-0.36:290.35:197:24Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:374.21:274.66:46-0.17:370.55:197:23Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:373.82:294.67:420.18:430.65:207:22Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:383.63:274.68:370.29:460.75:217:22Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:373.44:214.79:310.210:400.65:217:21Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:313.45:084.710:210.311:280.55:227:20Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:203.55:514.811:070.25:237:20Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:033.66:314.912:110.411:49 AM0.25:237:19New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:443.77:084.912:490.412:300.15:247:18New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:223.87:444.91:250.31:080.15:257:17New Moon31Tue
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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