34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

64°
H 73°
L 61°
NNE
13mph
High tide
9:39 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 4:02 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 9:39 am (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1812

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:494.02:425.07:53-0.29:000.45:267:16Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:553.93:455.28:54-0.110:050.35:277:15Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:593.84:435.39:54-0.111:040.25:277:14Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:593.95:365.410:50-0.211:560.15:287:13Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:524.06:245.411:42-0.25:297:12New Moon5Wed
6Thu6:424.17:095.412:430.012:31-0.25:307:12New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:274.17:515.31:260.01:16-0.15:307:11New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:104.28:315.12:060.01:590.05:317:10New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:514.29:094.92:440.12:410.15:327:09Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:314.29:464.63:210.23:230.35:337:08Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:124.210:244.33:570.34:050.55:337:07Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:544.111:034.04:320.44:500.75:347:05Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:394.111:453.85:100.55:390.95:357:04First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:284.15:500.66:341.05:357:03First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:323.61:214.26:350.77:341.15:367:02First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:253.42:174.37:260.78:361.05:377:01First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:243.43:134.58:200.69:350.95:387:00Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:223.54:074.89:160.410:280.75:386:59Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:183.74:575.110:100.211:160.45:396:58Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:114.05:465.411:030.05:406:56Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:014.36:335.712:020.211:55 AM-0.35:416:55Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:504.77:195.812:47-0.112:46-0.45:416:54Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:395.08:065.81:31-0.31:37-0.55:426:53Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:295.28:545.62:16-0.42:29-0.55:436:52Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:215.49:435.43:02-0.53:23-0.45:436:50Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:155.410:355.03:49-0.44:20-0.15:446:49Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:125.411:314.64:40-0.35:220.15:456:48Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:135.35:34-0.16:280.45:466:46Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:314.31:195.26:330.17:380.55:466:45Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:384.02:265.17:370.28:480.65:476:44Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:463.93:305.18:420.39:520.65:486:43Waning Crescent31Mon
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 92% 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 (92% 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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