34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

51°
H -°
L 45°
NNW
5mph
High tide
5:12 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 11:12 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 5:12 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Nov 1821

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:284.711:523.44:370.96:011.16:355:23First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:254.75:361.06:571.06:365:22First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:563.61:264.66:430.97:520.86:375:21First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:013.92:274.77:550.88:430.66:385:20First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:024.43:254.79:030.59:320.36:385:19Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:595.04:204.710:070.310:200.06:395:18Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:525.65:124.811:060.011:07-0.36:405:18Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:436.16:044.712:01-0.26:415:17Full Moon8Thu
9Fri6:346.46:544.612:55-0.36:425:16Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:256.67:464.512:43-0.61:49-0.36:435:15Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:176.58:384.31:33-0.52:42-0.26:445:15Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:116.29:334.22:24-0.43:370.06:455:14Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:065.910:314.03:19-0.14:340.26:465:13Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:045.411:343.84:170.25:330.46:475:13Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:055.05:210.56:340.66:485:12Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:423.81:084.66:300.77:330.66:495:11Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:493.92:094.37:420.88:270.66:505:11Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:504.03:064.18:490.99:140.66:515:10Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:434.33:563.99:490.89:560.66:525:10Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:294.54:413.810:400.710:330.56:535:09Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:104.75:223.711:260.611:080.46:545:09Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:474.96:003.712:070.56:545:08Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:235.06:373.612:460.46:555:08New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:595.17:143.612:170.31:240.46:565:08New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:355.17:513.512:520.32:010.46:575:07New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:125.18:283.51:280.32:390.46:585:07New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:515.09:073.42:060.43:190.56:595:07Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:314.99:503.42:460.44:000.57:005:07Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:154.810:383.43:300.54:440.67:015:06Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:024.711:323.54:200.55:300.57:025:06First Quarter30Fri
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 86% 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 (86% 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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