34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

64°
H 71°
L 59°
NNE
20mph
Low tide
12:48 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 12:48 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:56 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:24 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jul 1817

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:143.89:405.43:17-0.22:58-0.25:077:30Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:073.810:285.04:05-0.13:500.05:077:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:003.711:164.64:530.04:440.35:087:30Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:543.75:380.25:400.65:087:30Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:034.212:483.76:230.36:400.85:097:30Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:523.81:433.87:070.47:430.95:097:30Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:423.52:364.07:500.48:450.95:107:29Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:343.23:264.28:330.49:440.95:107:29Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:263.14:134.49:170.410:370.85:117:29Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:163.14:584.610:020.411:250.65:117:29Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:053.15:414.810:460.35:127:28Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:503.26:225.012:090.511:30 AM0.25:127:28New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:343.37:035.112:510.412:130.15:137:28New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:173.47:445.31:310.212:570.05:147:27New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:593.58:255.32:100.11:40-0.15:147:27New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:433.79:075.32:500.02:26-0.15:157:27Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:293.89:505.13:300.03:140.05:157:26Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:184.010:364.94:11-0.14:070.15:167:26Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:114.211:244.64:53-0.15:040.25:177:25Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:074.45:39-0.16:060.35:177:25First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:174.31:074.76:28-0.27:150.45:187:24First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:154.02:104.97:21-0.28:260.45:197:23First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:183.73:125.28:18-0.29:360.45:197:23Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:233.64:145.49:17-0.210:410.25:207:22Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:273.65:125.610:16-0.311:390.15:217:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:273.76:065.711:14-0.45:227:21Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:233.86:575.712:320.012:09-0.45:227:20Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:153.97:465.61:21-0.11:01-0.45:237:19Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:044.08:315.42:07-0.11:51-0.35:247:19Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:524.09:155.22:51-0.12:39-0.15:247:18Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:384.19:574.83:320.03:270.15:257:17Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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