34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

72°
H 74°
L 59°
NE
13mph
Low tide
4:57 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 22m at 4:57 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:51 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1811

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:443.63:324.08:550.49:360.85:047:20Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:353.64:184.39:380.310:280.65:047:21Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:243.65:024.710:210.111:170.35:047:22Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:113.75:455.011:03-0.15:047:22Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:573.86:285.312:030.111:46 AM-0.25:037:23Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:433.97:125.512:48-0.112:30-0.45:037:23Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:293.97:575.71:33-0.21:16-0.45:037:24Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:174.08:445.72:20-0.32:03-0.55:037:24Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:074.09:325.63:07-0.42:53-0.45:037:25Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:004.110:245.43:56-0.43:47-0.35:037:25Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:574.111:185.14:47-0.44:45-0.15:037:26Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:584.25:41-0.35:490.15:037:26Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:154.81:024.36:36-0.36:580.25:037:26Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:164.52:074.57:33-0.38:090.35:037:27Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:194.23:104.88:30-0.39:180.25:037:27Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:214.14:085.09:25-0.310:220.15:037:28Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:203.95:025.210:18-0.311:200.05:037:28Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:163.95:525.311:08-0.45:037:28Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:073.86:395.412:12-0.111:55 AM-0.35:037:29New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:563.87:235.41:00-0.112:41-0.35:037:29New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:413.88:055.31:45-0.11:24-0.25:037:29New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:253.78:455.12:28-0.12:060.05:047:29New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:083.69:254.93:090.02:480.15:047:29Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:513.610:054.73:490.13:300.35:047:30Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:343.510:454.44:280.24:140.55:047:30Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:203.511:264.15:080.35:010.75:057:30Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:083.65:480.45:530.85:057:30First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:103.912:583.66:290.46:490.95:057:30First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:573.71:503.87:130.47:490.95:067:30First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:493.52:434.17:590.38:500.85:067:30First Quarter30Sun
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 84% 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 Waning Gibbous (84% 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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