34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

70°
H -°
L 56°
NNE
13mph
Low tide
12:11 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 14m at 12:11 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:38 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Sep 1818

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:424.58:035.21:370.31:360.15:486:42New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:224.78:405.02:100.22:200.15:496:41Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:035.09:204.82:450.13:050.25:496:39Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:485.110:034.53:210.13:540.35:506:38Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:365.210:504.24:020.14:480.55:516:36Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:305.311:443.94:470.25:490.65:526:35First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:325.35:390.36:570.85:526:34First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:463.71:395.36:410.38:100.85:536:32First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:573.62:495.37:490.39:200.75:546:31Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:103.73:565.59:010.310:220.65:546:30Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:164.04:565.610:080.111:160.45:556:28Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:164.35:495.611:100.05:566:27Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:084.76:385.612:040.212:05-0.15:566:25Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:575.07:235.512:480.112:56-0.15:576:24Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:435.18:055.21:280.01:45-0.15:586:23Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:265.28:464.92:070.12:310.15:586:21Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:095.29:274.52:440.23:180.35:596:20Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:515.110:074.23:210.44:040.66:006:18Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:354.910:493.83:580.64:530.96:016:17Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:214.711:363.54:370.85:461.16:016:16Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:144.55:211.06:461.36:026:14Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:303.31:144.46:141.17:521.46:036:13Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:343.22:184.47:161.28:551.46:036:11Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:403.33:184.58:211.29:481.26:046:10Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:383.54:104.79:221.010:321.16:056:09Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:273.84:554.910:150.811:100.86:066:07Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:114.15:355.011:030.611:450.66:066:06Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:524.56:145.111:480.46:076:05New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:324.96:535.212:190.412:330.26:086:03New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:125.37:325.112:540.21:170.16:086:02New Moon30Wed
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 Waxing 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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