34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

60°
H -°
L 51°
N
10mph
High tide
4:25 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:18 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 19m at 4:25 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Jun 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:054.012:483.56:290.56:350.85:047:20Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:543.91:423.87:120.47:380.85:047:21Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:463.72:364.27:570.38:430.75:047:22Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:413.63:304.68:450.19:450.55:047:22Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:373.64:235.19:34-0.110:440.25:037:23Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:333.65:155.510:24-0.311:400.05:037:23Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:283.76:075.911:16-0.55:037:24New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:233.86:596.112:33-0.212:09-0.75:037:24New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:173.97:526.21:26-0.41:03-0.85:037:25New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:124.08:456.12:18-0.51:59-0.85:037:25Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:084.19:385.83:10-0.52:55-0.65:037:26Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:064.110:335.54:03-0.53:55-0.45:037:26Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:074.211:285.04:55-0.44:57-0.15:037:27Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:094.35:48-0.36:030.25:037:27First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:244.51:134.46:42-0.27:130.45:037:27First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:234.12:154.57:35-0.18:230.55:037:28First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:223.73:144.68:270.09:300.55:037:28Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:213.54:084.79:170.010:300.55:037:28Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:163.34:584.810:050.111:230.55:037:29Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:083.25:434.910:500.15:037:29Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:543.26:255.012:100.411:34 AM0.15:037:29Full Moon21Sat
22Sun6:383.27:045.012:520.312:150.15:047:29Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:183.37:425.01:320.312:550.15:047:30Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:583.38:194.92:100.31:340.25:047:30Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:373.38:564.82:460.32:130.25:047:30Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:163.49:314.73:210.32:530.35:057:30Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:553.410:074.53:560.33:340.45:057:30Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:363.510:454.34:300.34:180.55:057:30Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:203.611:254.05:040.35:070.65:067:30Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:083.85:410.36:020.75:067:30Third Quarter30Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (69% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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