34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

71°
H 72°
L 58°
NE
12mph
Low tide
3:11 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2m at 3:11 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:08 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:26 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1813

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:584.45:200.76:101.05:486:42First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:083.612:514.36:050.87:091.25:496:40First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:013.51:484.36:560.98:121.25:506:39First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:003.42:464.47:520.99:121.25:506:38First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:003.43:414.68:500.810:041.05:516:36Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:553.64:304.89:440.710:500.85:526:35Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:453.95:165.010:350.511:320.65:526:33Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:304.25:595.311:230.35:536:32Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:144.56:415.412:110.312:090.05:546:31Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:584.87:235.512:500.112:56-0.15:546:29Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:425.18:055.51:290.01:43-0.25:556:28Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:285.48:505.32:10-0.12:31-0.25:566:27Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:165.59:365.12:52-0.23:22-0.15:576:25Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:075.610:264.83:37-0.14:170.15:576:24Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:025.511:214.54:260.05:170.35:586:22Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:025.45:200.16:220.55:596:21Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:234.21:085.46:200.37:320.65:596:20Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:324.12:175.37:270.48:420.66:006:18Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:434.13:235.38:370.49:460.56:016:17Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:494.24:245.49:430.310:410.46:016:15Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:484.55:175.410:430.211:310.36:026:14Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:394.76:055.411:360.16:036:13New Moon22Wed
23Thu6:264.96:495.312:150.212:250.16:046:11New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:095.07:305.212:550.21:100.16:046:10New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:495.18:095.01:320.21:520.26:056:08New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:285.18:464.72:080.32:340.36:066:07Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:065.19:244.42:420.43:150.56:066:06Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:454.910:024.23:170.63:570.76:076:04Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:264.810:423.93:530.74:410.96:086:03Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:104.611:283.74:320.95:301.16:096:01First Quarter30Thu
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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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