34.0317’ N, 77.8933’ W

Wilmington Beach, NC

60°
H 59°
L 47°
N
23mph
Low tide
7:39 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 7:39 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:26 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Oct 1827

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:584.74:285.39:580.210:380.26:096:01Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:555.05:215.310:580.111:260.16:105:59Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:465.36:105.311:510.06:115:58Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:335.56:555.212:110.012:410.06:115:57Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:185.67:385.012:530.01:280.06:125:55Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:015.68:204.71:330.12:130.16:135:54Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:425.59:014.52:120.22:570.36:145:53Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:245.39:424.22:510.43:410.56:145:51Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:075.110:254.03:300.64:260.86:155:50Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:524.911:123.84:120.85:151.06:165:49Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:424.64:591.06:081.26:175:47Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:053.612:374.45:521.17:041.26:175:46Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:043.61:354.46:521.28:001.26:185:45Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:053.72:324.47:561.28:511.16:195:43Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:013.93:254.48:561.09:360.96:205:42Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:514.24:124.69:500.910:180.76:215:41Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:374.64:564.710:400.610:570.56:215:40Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:205.05:394.811:260.411:360.26:225:39Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:025.46:214.912:120.26:235:37New Moon19Fri
20Sat6:455.87:044.912:160.012:570.06:245:36New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:296.07:494.812:57-0.11:44-0.16:255:35New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:166.18:354.71:40-0.22:330.06:265:34Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:046.19:254.62:27-0.23:230.06:265:33Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:576.010:204.53:17-0.14:180.26:275:32Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:535.711:204.34:120.15:160.36:285:30First Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:555.45:130.36:190.46:295:29First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:274.31:015.26:220.47:230.56:305:28First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:384.42:085.07:350.58:250.46:315:27First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:464.63:114.98:470.59:220.36:325:26Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:474.94:094.89:520.410:140.26:335:25Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:425.25:024.710:500.311:010.16:335:24Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 (41% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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